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TIL that acetaminophen (paracetamol) reduces the pain of social rejection

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DQNgP TIL that there was a 19th century french man named Jules Verne who predicted multiple future inventions like submarines, helicopters and the internet.
LMdZ TIL on the show “Frasier”, the guest callers on his radio show were famous personalities and celebrities, sometimes joking about their real-life problems. Most notable is David Duchovny talking about his sex addiction long before anyone knew about it.
7rvNZ TIL Elvis Costello is banned from appearing on SNL after refusing to play “Less Than Zero” at Lorne Michaels’ request. He saw it pointless to play a song about UK politics over here. He played a few bars, then kicked into “Radio, Radio,” which was a criticism of corporate-controlled broadcasting.
XxeX TIL The US Government has spent about half a billion dollars broadcasting tv and radio into Cuba. The signal has always been blocked and 90% of Cubans have never even heard of the program. Congress continues to fund the program $27 million a year.
X0ZrP TIL the founder of Bob's Red Mill gave away full ownership of the company to his 700 employees