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TIL that traumatic experiences in childhood have long-term health effects on people and have a strong correlation with health issues in adulthood.

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yQ1Dp TIL that before he went on to become a successful solo artist, Michael Bolton unsuccessfully auditioned for Black Sabbath
LQdpV TIL in 1971, the Texas legislature unanimously passed a resolution honoring Albert DeSalvo, self-confessed “Boston Strangler”, for work in "population control"—after the vote, Rep. Tom Moore Jr. admitted it was an April Fool's joke—to prove they pass legislation with no research.
Br9VL TIL about a skull mounted on a stake 8000 years ago in Sweden. The skull belonged to a hunter gatherer who was reconstructed and nicknamed "Ludvig". During life, his hair is likely styled and cut using flint tools and required help from another person.
7xpZ TIL the 1998 Jonesboro Middle School shooters who killed 5 and injured 10 were released at the age of 21 and immediately attempted to acquire firearms
N7naE TIL that actress Cassandra Peterson (a.k.a. Elvira, Mistress of the Dark) played the role of "Biker Mama" (of Satan's Helpers) in Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985).