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TIL of the intense world theory of autism - which suggests that autistic people shut down because they experience and feel too much

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aydA TIL That for every dollar spent on NASA there is an average 7 to 14 dollar ROI for other economies and industries due to innovations
JYP7k TIL that Seagulls stamp their feet to imitate rain, causing worms to surface
dDEJB TIL that saving $2k a year from age 19-26 would leave you with more money at 65 than if you invested the same amount from 27-65. At 10% a year average returns, the person who saved for seven years would have over $1M, while the person who saved for almost 40 years would have about $800k.
Ypl7Z TIL scientific studies have shown that body language (e.g. fidgeting or lack of eye contact) is not a reliable indicator of a person’s thoughts or intentions. Despite this body language analysis is commonly used by the legal system, media and general public.
oBOR8 TIL That in 2018, Pro-Wrestlers Kenny Omega and Kazuchika Okada had a wrestling match that was so good and incredible, pro-wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer awarded the match 7 stars, when his rating system is only supposed to be between 1-5 stars.