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TIL Taoists believe one of the ways to live longer is to avoid/control ejaculation, as the release of semen meant the loss of life force (qi)

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BMne TIL A Megadeath is a unit of measurement. 1 Megadeath = 1 million deaths caused by nuclear explosion. It is also where the band got its namesake.
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YyRG TIL the Manchineel tree is considered the most poisonous tree in the world. It causes painful blisters if you stand under it during rain, blinds you if smoke from its burned wood touches your eyes, can poison water with its leaves, and will cause death if you eat its fruits.
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