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TIL that schizophrenics can tickle themselves

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xVjWb In the vacuum of space, spacecrafts have to achieve propulsion and steering through more reactive means.
NXbNJ TIL that in the UK, income tax remained controversial until well into the 20th century as it was viewed as an intrusion on privacy. The window tax was introduced as a way to tax in proportion to wealth, but without the controversy. More windows on your house meant higher taxes.
dDkRE TIL that in 1986, a group of metal singers did an event called "hear 'n aid" to raise funds for Africa. It was organized by Ronnie James Dio and his band. This happened apparently because nobody of the metal scene was invited to the more mainstream fun rising event called "We Are the World".
nnyP TIL McDonalds once served McLobster, McSpaghetti & McPizza. Burger King had table service and Wendy’s had full unlimited Salad Bars.
4kRna TIL that sumo wrestlers, despite eating 10,000+ calories daily, have very little visceral fat thanks to their training which is so intense they can lose over 10 pounds of sweat in a single workout.