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TIL that regularly hugging a loved one can increase oxytocin levels and lead to better overall health.

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W7vK4 TIL that gin and tonic became a popular drink in tropical parts of the British empire because tonic was made with quinine powder from the bark of the Cinchona tree. Quinine has immense value in staving off malaria sickness.
p0R4 TIL pencil sales increased 700% in the year following Sudoku becoming popular.
LQRgQ TIL the day after Robin Williams' suicide was announced, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline saw the highest number of calls in a single day in its history with 7,500 (twice the normal number).
LkKn9 TIL it took 75 years for 100 million people to get access to the telephone; the gaming app "Pokemon Go" hooked that many users in less than one month in 2016. That is how fast the digital revolution is compared to other transformations.
v1pm8 TIL In the original Pulp Fiction script, Vincent actually shoots Marvin in the throat first - then he and Jules have an entire argument over what to do next while Marvin gurgles & listens in horror