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TIL research across 160 cultures revealed that spousal infidelity is the most common reason for a breakup

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WkjkX TIL of the Moro Reflex, first described by pediatrician Ernst Moro. It is believed to be the only UNLEARNED fear in humans.
Brner TIL that Arizona, despite have triple-digit temperatures for six months of the year, is actually one of the most energy efficient States in the US; AZ ranks 45th out of 50 states for per-capita energy consumption (a combination of residential/commercial/industrial/transportation energy consumption).
xVZRg TIL Nick Mason from Pink Floyd has raced in the 24 Hours of Le Mans five times. However, he only managed to finish two of these races.
4kKvg TIL-Alexander the Great most likely suffered from Guillain-Barré Syndrome and in all probability, was buried alive!
GAD4Q TIL The first modern supermarket, where customers could select their own items, was Piggly Wiggly, a chain opened in 1916. The founder Claurance Saunders, when asked why he chose that replied “So people will ask that very question.”