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TIL Positive self-perceptions of aging increase longevity by 7.5 years

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ZvXG TIL the idea that suicide is more common during the winter months is actually a myth, rates peak during the spring and summer. Considering depression rates are highest during winter, it’s theorized that the relative cheerfulness of spring/summer finally gives people the motivation to commit suicide.
69eQ7 TIL Trent Reznor’s Nine Inch Nails was previously part of a 80s pop band called Slam Bamboo
16vY4 TIL that Uruguay has the highest cattle per capita in the world, with more than three cows for every person in the country.
wLkwJ TIL that in 1872 Susan b Anthony was arrested for illegally voting. She was charged a fine of 100$ for which she refused to pay and never did.
REnQ TIL: There are 3 pages in a play called “Sir Thomas More” that were written by “Hand D.” Hand D is in fact… the only surviving handwriting of William Shakespeare.