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TIL Hackers can remotely install malware on pacemakers to deliver life-threatening shocks. This mainly applies to pacemakers which do not rely on encryption to safeguard updates.

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DMNj TIL that Fox News contributor Todd Starnes falsely reported on a kindergarten student who was told by her teacher not to pray in class. The parent of the child turned out to be Marcos Perez, who was the promoter of Starnes’ new book about the imaginary assault on Christianity in the US.
mxyRy TIL of the Burghers of Calais. In 1346, Edward III laid siege to Calais, but agreed to spare the town if 6 wealthy residents surrendered, wearing nooses around their necks and carrying the keys to the city. Six volunteered, facing certain execution. They were spared on the advice of Queen Philippa
Rdaw TIL That 183 years ago today, Joseph Smith Jr, founder of LDS, was tar and feathered for allegedly being inappropriate with a 15 year old girl.
a8GnM TIL About Extreme (Haunted) Houses Which Go So Far As To Torture Contestants After Signing A Waiver
PYnBG TIL in Japan there is a therapy called Forest Bathing. It is not taking a bath in the forest, or exercise, or hiking, or jogging. It is simply being in nature, connecting with it through our senses of sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch. Look for a place where there are trees, and off you go.