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TIL natural killer cells become stronger to fight cancer cells through laughter

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GAMpG TIL: Flyting was a medieval contest of insults between two parties often conducted in verse. Insults would involve calling them cowardly or insulting their sexual prowess. Some Kings encourage "court flyting" between poets for entertainment. In some cultures, warriors would flyt before battle.
4XX5o TIL that Shenzhen, China went from sleepy fishing village (pop 30K) to a global city of over 10 million that produces 90% of world's electronics. With some of the tallest skyscrapers on earth. All in a mere 35 years.
pY5B4 TIL that IKEA rugs were used for the Night’s Watch cloaks in Game of Thrones.
ne7W TIL Nintendo offered to send gloves to the owners of Mario Party back in 2000 over children suffering from cuts, punctures, and blisters from the N64’s joystick.
78PQM TIL when female mamals are sexually receptive for copulation, the act when they arch their back and raise their hips to a potential mate is called "presenting".