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TIL Godman is a colloquial term used in India for a type of charismatic guru that is often raised to a demigod-like figure by their cult following, high-profile presence, ability to attract attention and support from millions, and paranormal powers to heal, to predict, to influence, and read minds.

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KOl4Q TIL Dr. Jane Goodall set herself apart from traditional conventions by naming the animals in her studies of primates instead of assigning each a number. This also led her to develop a close bond with the chimpanzees and to become, to this day, the only human ever accepted into chimpanzee society.
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