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TIL that childhood appendectomies increase your risk of depressive disorder, bipolar affective disorder, and anxiety disorder.

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9w6WX TIL the band Neon Trees took their name from the lit palm trees on the signs at In-N-Out Burger. It was only later learned that bass player Branden Campbell's father installed those same signs
QNVva TIL that squirrel monkeys have been found to persistently self-administer Δ⁹-THC, also known as Marijuana, at doses comparable to humans in multiple studies
PYM7E TIL that since Dunkaroos were discontinued in the US in 2012, they are being smuggled into the country by Canadians called ‘Smugglaroos’
gMkRL TIL one of the best Go players in the world retired in 2019 after losing 1-4 against the AlphaGo program. He argued that he could never be the top Go player due to the increasing dominance of AI, calling them "an entity that cannot be defeated". He was the only one to win a match against AlphaGo.
kO66E TIL about MS The World, the largest privately owned residential yacht. The 150-200 residents who live aboard make decisions about the ship's itinerary, finances, and lifestyle and are looked after by a crew of 280. Apartments cost between $2-15 million.