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TIL hotter weather increases both suicide rates and the use of depressive language on social media.

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9d6p TIL that Louis Armstrong wore a Star of David throughout his adult life in tribute to the Karnofskys, a family of Jewish peddlers who had given him work and warm friendship during his difficult childhood
5ByD TIL: There really isn’t such a thing as a “logical left brain” or a “creative right brain”. Both sides contribute to the processes.
NXyEE TIL France once tried to establish decimal time (changing the length of seconds, hours, weeks, months) and it didn't go well.
WkJjL TIL In 2014, black taxi cab drivers brought parts of London to a standstill, protesting against Uber. This led to an 850% increase in downloads of Uber.
YpJAv TIL of George Willig, who climbed the South Tower of World Trade Center on May 26, 1977. As his stunt was not officially scheduled, New York City wanted to fine him $250k for for "the inconvenience the stunt caused". However, the mayor of New York fined him just $1.10, one cent for every floor.