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TIL that the Roe effect is an hypothesis which suggests that since supporters of abortion rights cause the erosion of their own political base by having fewer children, the practice of abortion will eventually lead to the restriction or illegalization of abortion.

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4ARo TIL billionaire Tom Perkins spelled out a secret message using nautical code flags strung along the length of his enormous yacht. The message? “Rarely does one have the privilege of witnessing vulgar ostentation displayed upon such a scale.”
8ePe4 TIL if everyone on Earth sat down in the ocean at once, sea level would rise by 0.00012 of an inch
R5wea TIL that Dory from "Finding Nemo" is widely praised for its accurate portrayal of an amnesic syndrome Her depiction of short-term memory loss, difficulty with new information, and frequent forgetfulness is a realistic representation of the struggles faced by individuals with this condition
OoapX TIL In 1983 a boy named Dave was doused in kerosine and set on fire by his father burning 90% of his body. Shortly after, Michael Jackson heard about the story, met, befriended and supported Dave throughout his whole life.
0dE4M TIL of a condition called nocturnal lagophthalmos, which prevents you from closing your eyes completely during sleep.