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TIL of “the Bill chill”, the hesitation to speak out against Bill Gates or the Gates Foundation in research and journalism, for fear of repercussion.

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VMyDB TIL: Sushi Parasites have increased by 238 times since 1970s according to the University of Washington. Scientists said this is likely due to humans recovering the seal, sea lion, and whale populations under Marine Mammal Protection Act which allows the parasites to fester.
l7oZN TIL studies show that SPF-30 sun screen is just as good at reducing skin damage and skin cancer risk as higher SPF varieties and often provide a better balance of blocking UVA and UVB rays.
J1Jxk TIL A woman was killed by an alligator after accidentally falling in the pond while gardening
dbBB TIL that in Germany you can rent a jew (for educational purposes)
Ooxkg TIL a volcano 200 years ago killed at least 10,000 people in Indonesia and coated earth in a climate cooling layer of ash that blocked the sun