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TIL Chlorovirus ATCV-1, an algal virus commonly found in lakes, can infect humans and remain in their mucosal surfaces, where its presence is associated with a modest decrease in cognitive functioning.

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8bAZ TIL that as of 2015, Iceland is the most peaceful nation in the world. Additionally, the literacy rate is 99% among all Icelanders and the incarceration rate is 47 prisoners per 100,000 people.
awBrN TIL that Olympic gold medals are actually just gold-plated silver, and bronze medals are only worth about $3.
nekQ9 TIL of Anastenaria,a traditional ritual in Bulgaria and Greece in which participants dance for hours while carrying the icons of the patron saints until entering a state of trance,after which they walk barefoot on burning charcoals without getting burned.
X0MRE TIL that 1 in every 1500 humans have VGP, or Voluntarily Generated Pyloerection (Goosebumps), and can activate the sensation without external input.
Wk8Q8 TIL That firearms manufacturer Beretta (maker of the primary service handgun for the US Army, the M9) has been in continuous operation since 1526, when they made arquebus barrels for the Venetian navy.