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TIL that geomagnetic storms are correlated with an increase in suicide all over the world

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b6Ddj TIL researchers identified traces of cocaine in the brain tissue of two people buried in Italy in the 17th century. The discovery challenges longstanding assumptions about the drug, which was thought to not have spread throughout Europe until the 19th century.
X9Xj TIL of Gretchen Molannen, who suffered from Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder for 16 years before committing suicide at age 39; when she applied for disability, her application was rejected.
KOBZ4 TIL that meringues become sticky because the sugar absorbs moisture from the air
9YQ9m TIL That Godwins law is an internet adage asserting that "As an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Hitler approaches 1"
d89VQ TIL Hitler never used the word "Swastika" let alone use the Hindu symbol. He called it the "Hooked Cross"("Haken Kreuz")