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TIL CIA had a hand in overthrowing the democratically elected government of Syria in 1949

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Y71yP TIL Ed Catmull, co-founder of Pixar and former president of Walt Disney Animation Studios, who revolutionised 3D graphics, and developed the industry-standard method for animating curved surfaces, has the rare condition Aphantasia, i.e. complete inability to visualise mental images.
pYnJp TIL: The striped head cloths worn by pharaohs in ancient Egypt, covering the crown, nape of the neck, and extending down the back were called 'Nemes'. They also had two large flaps, called lappets, which hung down in front of the shoulders and behind the ears.
Llgd TIL: The man who discovered the precursor to Viagra presented his findings at a national urology meeting with a chemically induced boner, which he revealed when he removed his pants during the presentation.
yQrY8 TIL Tigers need to be in an environment that mimics nature or they exhibit unnatural stress
XEpxR TIL Brazil Nuts grow on trees with deep roots, which reach down to soil high in natural radium. This makes Brazil Nuts more radioactive than most other items in your home.