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TIL that a high school in Pennsylvania issued a MacBook to each of its 2,306 students, then remotely activated the webcams to spy on the students at home.

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lOyK TIL playing Tetris after a traumatic event can prevent the development of traumatic memories and reduce the chance of having flashbacks.
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