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TIL that nearly half of ADHD cases in young girls may go unnoticed as they are less likely to exhibit the most well-known traits of the condition, such as having a hard time concentrating, poor organizational skills, and forgetfulness; none of which are traditionally linked to ‘hyperactivity’.

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9wWGm TIL Orion, the son of god Poseidon and Euryale, had the ability to walk on water.
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RN8l TIL In 2007, according to a Harvard research group, 62% of all bankruptcies in the US were caused by medical problems (this number was closer to 8% in 1981). Of those bankruptcies, 60% had private insurance.
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