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TIL that Mao Zedong’s great-grandson’s name is Mao Dongdong

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wL1PY TIL that the reason cellular signal is so bad in poor weather is because raindrops and water vapor reflect radio waves and convert them into heat energy before they can reach your phone. The same goes for clouds, snow, and fog.
0Q5N TIL during a kidney transplant the damaged kidneys are generally not removed, the new kidney is simply placed in a different location.
aGwZ TIL the reverse staple is used as a temporary staple when you need things stapled together, but know they will soon need to be taken apart again.
4jKJ TIL behavioral psychologists have shown that making a plan reduces enjoyment of fun activities
9dRp TIL a former businessman has been living in his own private tiny island off the coast of Australia for 20 years