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TIL That Jellyfish Can Shut Down Nuclear Reactors

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9Yg7D TIL in Japan, beer cans have braille text on them so blind people do not mistake them for soft drinks
oR1AR TIL a 1991 study by the Journal of the American Medical Association concluded that a Camel cigarette ad campaign featuring the mascot Joe Camel was far more successful at advertising to children than adults. The campaign ended in 1997 after increased litigation & pressure from U.S. federal agencies.
nemjP TIL in Aztec mythology, giving birth was seen as a woman's battle with the gods to win her child's life. Mothers who succeeded were celebrated, while women who died in childbirth were thought to become vampiric monsters called Cihuateteo, which stole other women's children.
wDPW TIL the truth about Kid Rock’s cheap tickets. The 1000 he didn’t sell on ticket master every night he scalped himself via the “ platinum seats” program where the 1000 best seats were sold at “ market value” 100-400 each.( more info in comments)
9Yyvm TIL The World Health Organization offered paid internships for the first time in 2018 to boost access for those applying from developing countries. About 1,200 interns are accepted each year yet fewer than one in four of those chosen are from low-income countries