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TIL that after astronauts arrive in space they lose their sense of smell. As a result, they end up craving foods that have spicy, sweet and/or sour flavours.

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Me5eK TIL the psychological term of John Henryism; the belief that anything is achievable if you work hard enough, but it comes at a cost. Based on the life of John Henry, who competed in a pile driving competition, won, and then died as a result from the exertion.
b9OAj TIL "The Lost World: Jurassic Park" was nominated three Golden Raspberry Awards: Worst Remake or Sequel, Worst Screenplay, and Worst Reckless Disregard for Human Life and Public Property
690nQ TIL around 25% of all mammal species are bats
jN5Ea TIL Greg Graffin (lead vocalist of Bad Religion) has a PhD in Zoology, is an adjunct professor at Cornell, and has received awards from Harvard for his work.
wLvm8 TIL that Anna May Wong, who is widely regarded as the first mainstream Chinese-American actress in Hollywood, auditioned for the role of O-Lan in “The Good Earth,” but did not get the part because the producer tasked with casting did not find her “beautiful enough” for the role.