Post * WkDWL — Curious Curator

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TIL about Autophagy and that fasting is one of the healthiest thing you can do for your body because it activates Autophagy which prevents illness

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4XYA5 TIL about Hisashi Ouchi who was kept alive for 83 days against his will, after being exposed to radiation.

loNr1 TIL The stereotype of the “dense US southerner” comes from Hookworm, a parasite that causes developmental delays in children. Absorbed through feet and common when around raw sewage, it’s common in impoverished areas. It was rampant in the early 20th century, and it’s back.

4XJDb TIL the common Swift spends most of its entire life without landing. They are able to eat, drink, mate, and sleep while flying.

9Y78p TIL that it is a different time in different parts of america so if you travel from new york to la you have to set ur clock ahead 3 hours

LQAM9 TIL about Mapinguari, a monstrous jungle-dwelling spirits from Brazilian folklore that protects the forest and animals. It's described as a former human shaman turned into a hairy humanoid cyclops and has a gaping mouth on its abdomen. Some claim it's a modern-day sighting of a giant ground sloth.