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TIL there are fish that can induce LSD-like hallucinations when eaten. The effects can last several days and are known as “the chief of ghosts” in Hawaii and “the fish that makes dreams” in Arabic.

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Xywj TIL In 1969, France placed an arms embargo on Israel after the Israeli government had already paid for a delivery of war ships. The French didn’t deliver on all of the ships. Israel responded by sending a team of commandos to France who managed steal and pilot the remaining ships back to Israel.
KODBQ TIL Tinder users have much lower self-esteem than non-Tinder users. Men are more negatively affected by Tinder than women. Men are more likely to swipe right, opening opportunity for harmful experiences such as rejection and ghosting.
1akZr TIL that in Medieval Islam, Hospitals were forbidden by law to turn away patients who were unable to pay. Part of the state budget also went towards maintaining hospitals.
neEW7 TIL Vikings transported their ships overland to get past difficult stretches of water. Smaller ships would be carried by hand using poles, while larger ships would be pulled across tree branches. To trade with Turks, they would carry their boats 10km overland to get to the Black Sea.
VrVZ TIL that during the filming of ‘The Passion of Christ’ Jim Caviezel, who played Jesus, was struck by lightning… TWICE!