Post * d8lNr — Curious Curator

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TIL that the world’s oldest blockchain runs in the New York Times (pg 16 today BTW)

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n9rW TIL that there is no nationwide drinking age, each state is responsible for setting their own drinking age. However, the federal government witholds highway funding for states that make it less than 21.

EgenV TIL Nearly half of U.S. adults sleep with their pets, but this cozy habit often backfires. Research shows it’s linked to poorer sleep quality, increased insomnia, and frequent night wakings. While pets provide emotional comfort, their movements and noises can disrupt a good night’s rest.

yVkPX TIL in California there have been more than 200 attempts over the years to break up the state.

nQe7 TIL that an Australian publisher once had to reprint 7,000 copies of a recipe book because a typo asked for “freshly ground black people” instead of black pepper.

nWG7B TIL "feeling that something is wet is quite a feat because our skin does not have receptors that sense wetness"