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TIL that the Hindenburg was originally designed to use non-flammable helium but the USA refused to export any resulting in the hydrogen based construction.

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69Abl TIL of the Outcomes Paradox in schizophrenia — Patients treated for schizophrenia in some developing countries have better outcomes than patients treated for schizophrenia in developed nations.
9w5AB TIL The Komusō, a group of monks in Japan from the 17th to 19th centuries, were known for donning straw baskets on their heads. This practice, thought to symbolize the absence of ego, continues today. Some even used the baskets to travel anonymously.
P1W4V TIL about Chicken Hypnotism: By simply drawing a line in front of a Chicken, you can immobilize it for up to 30mins
AKWa TIL Stephen Colbert won’t let his children watch his show. He doesn’t want them to perceive him as insincere for their lack of understanding irony and sarcasm.
5V5xD TIL that breast milk can adapt to a babies' illness and produce more milk with illness-specific antibodies.