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TIL that emotional tears have more protein than other types of tears, making it runs slower on your cheeks to convey your emotion.

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QNgy9 TIL: A 2013 survey of 10,000 individuals found that men are more likely than women to fall in love "at first sight" at 48% to 28%. Dr. Bruns, stated that there is a heroic, romantic appeal of rushing into a relationship. Unfortunately, this endorphin fueled rush also results in 33% of affairs.
EMPd TIL the National Day of Prayer, which this year is today, was unsuccessfully challenged in court by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. The court said they are free to oppose it, but “they are not entitled to silence the speech of which they disapprove.”
yV87X TIL that 13% of finishers tested at the 2002 Boston Marathon had hyponatremia (caused by overconsumption of fluids)
xVXj5 TIL A Montana State University Professor sued Wal Mart because they put his occupation as "Toliet Cleaner" on his fishing license
9Vjr TIL that marijuana is technically illegal in Amsterdam, the law enforcement simply turns a blind-eye to the “coffee shops” that sell it.