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TIL there’s a foundation that takes unwanted and lost diaries.

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VBObG TIL: The Mouse Utopia Experiment was a series of tests designed what would happen to mice if all conditions for survival were met. As populations grew, social pressure became destructive to the colony. Even though all physical needs were met, the colonies collapsed in every experiment.
8erK8 [TIL] that the original voice of snow white Adriana Caselotti not only wasn't credited for the role, but was under paid, and never worked in film again.
vPMJ7 TIL The county of Loving, Texas has the highest GDP per capita in the U.S., is the least populated county in the U.S., has the oldest population in the U.S., and has lost more people between 2019 and 2023 than most counties in the USA.
kJEJe TIL Thelema is occult or spiritual philosophy emphasizing personal freedom & the pursuit of one's true path. Practices such as rituals, yoga, and meditation are used to explore consciousness & achieve self-mastery. Magick is a central practice in Thelema, involving various physical, mental exercises
6b7X TIL The Mad Magazine cover after 9/11 originally featured runners in the New York marathon with Alfred E Neuman jumping over a covered dead body. The magazine’s printer called and asked the editors if they were sure this was the cover they wanted, and the cover was changed to Alfred’s face