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9XP6 TIL: The average human poops $13 in precious metals per year
lo1xA TIL Most clinical trials show no evidence of Antioxidants in preventing disease in healthy individuals. Research shows that Antioxidant supplements can be harmful to health - especially for smokers. Overall, Antioxidant supplements can actually do more harm than good for the average person.
pjjO TIL There is a $1000 Canadian Bill (discontinued after 2000) and in 2012 there was still 946,043 unaccounted for.
a8080 TIL Eleanor Roosevelt held her own press conferences where only female journalists were allowed. This ensured they kept their jobs during Depression-era layoffs, earning a steady income & professional status.
Mlr0 TIL that when a dignitary complained to President Theodore Roosevelt about Alice Roosevelt (his daughter) smoking on top of the White House, Roosevelt replied, “I can be President of the United States, or I can control Alice. I cannot possibly do both.”