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TIL because we compare ourselves to the people around us, countries with the happiest people also have the highest suicide rates.

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GYjnN TIL that even though Edward Bannister won 1st prize for painting at the 1876 Philadelphia centennial international exhibition, after discovering Bannister's identity, the judge wanted to rescind his award because he was black. However this wasn't possible due to protests from the other competitors.
VBB1Q TIL 250+ roofs in England have base coats of thatch that were applied over 500 years ago. Almost all of these roofs are thatched with wheat or rye, which produced durable straw for the roof and grain for baking bread.
5VrPk TIL many Japanese gods are originally Hindu gods. in Japanese mythology, there are "Seven Gods of Fortune" out of which four originated as Hindu deities.
neAoo TIL Ferrari merchandise (tee shirts, hats, sunglasses, key chains and anything that projects their association with the brand), accounts for $2.5 billion in sales each year, slightly more than the revenue from selling cars.
8an8Z TIL that Apple's famous 1984 commercial only aired twice, once locally in Idaho, and once at the Super Bowl.