› added 7 years ago

282

TIL - Tobacco companies knew the smoking - lung cancer link in 1930s and engaged in a coordinated coverup until at least 2000. The were finally convicted of Racketeering in 2006 in United States v. Philip Morris (and appealed to the Supreme Court)

Read more publichealthlawcenter.org

via reddit.com

m1v6p TIL that in Japan, there is a practice called 'shinrin-yoku' or forest bathing which involves spending time in nature for the purpose of improving overall health and well-being. Studies have shown that forest bathing can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and boost the immune system. What other cu
9wAjG TIL the Minuteman ICBM had a smaller more portable brother, the Midgetman missile
x6EL1 TIL it’s entirely legal to eat dog and cat meat in Canada, there’s even a company in Toronto that sells dog meat called Elwood’s Organic Dog Meat
5Y4DP TIL that in the 70s, George Lucas wanted to direct a Flash Gordon movie. When he couldn't secure the rights, he created Star Wars instead.
LQWVm TIL the earliest known usage of the term "Solar System" was by philosopher John Locke