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TIL a survey in 2021 found nearly 1 in 5 American men admit to not having a single close friend. This has been called, "The Loneliness Epidemic."

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7eEX TIL a man peed his way out of an avalanche
W7DQo TIL of Emil Abdelkader, Islamic leader of a resistance movement against French occupation in Algeria. He later prevented a massacre of Christians in Damascus, and France awarded him the Grand Cross of the Légion d'honneur for this act.
EgdxV TIL surveillance in video games enables detailed profiling of the people playing the game, with some games collecting more behavioral data than social media platforms. Researchers warn of significant risks to consumer privacy.
QJPla TIL Marine snails (Limpets) teeth are the strongest natural material on Earth. It's stronger than Kevlar and can withstand pressure that would turn carbon into diamond.
baZZ TIL the costume worn by Star Trek’s Seven of Nine had to be modified after an error was made measuring the original. The bad fit cut off the blood supply from her carotid artery, causing her to pass out twice and require medical intervention. The costume was modified to stop it from happening again.