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TIL that war actually decreases the gap in life expectancy between men and women rather than exacerbating it

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DQQnj TIL of Folkracing, a form of rallycross racing originating in Finland. There is cost cap on the cars of €1,500, to make sure nobody gets an unfair advantage by spending more on their car, anyone can buy the car for €1,500. If the owner refuses to sell their competition license can be revoked.
QBJL TIL the Romans had a specific god for boundary stones and mileposts: Terminus
WkXoA TIL that Nirvana sabotaged their own show in 1992 in Buenos Aires due to the crowd disrespecting an all-girl band that opened for them. Nirvana continued to play only the 10 seconds of Smells Like Teen Spirit, playing toy drums, butchering solos, and yelling hey for most of Come as you Are.
9Zjr TIL A Teenage Cancer Patient Changed The Ending Of ‘Breaking Bad’.
wk0M TIL Cannabis is a stimulant, depressant, and a hallucinogen all in one.