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TIL Canada’s First Astronaut is now a Member of Parliament

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newAo TIL that 50% of people have a trait that gives them goosebumps and chills when listening to powerful music which is caused by a stronger connection between the auditory information and emotion centers in your brain.
ng1r TIL in the US, more intelligent people tend to be more liberal or libertarian while in places like Brazil, more intelligent people tend to vote for more centrist parties.
XENPQ TIL that dolphins have "bromances" in which two males may pair up for as long as 15 years, helping each other to hook up with female dolphins.
Mpd8 TIL Michael Phelps’ lung capacity is twice that of the average human, having 12 liters compared to the average of 6.
jjxv TIL Disney is developing a stand-alone film featuring Boba Fett, which would take place either between A New Hope and Empire or between Empire and Jedi.