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TIL there had been an eruption of methane from Uranus

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xmbB TIL that convicted murderer Philip Workman declined a last meal, instead requesting that a large vegetarian pizza be given to a homeless person in Nashville. His request was refused, but in response, people all over the state donated pizzas to homeless shelters.
pXN8 TIL the coins that are tossed into many of the world’s most famous fountains are collected and donated to charities. The Trevi Fountain alone collects about $15,000 a week!
VBMg4 TIL that sirens are designed to trigger fear circuits in the brain.
dp6d TIL mixing alcohol with diet drinks boosts intoxication 18% often backfiring for women who are particularly more likely to order them.
xnbD TIL that Ouija boards work because of the Ideomotor effect, which is when someone moves themselves or an object without consciously knowing it.