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TIL ear wax production can increase with stress or fear.

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XEajP TIL that the longest prison sentence ever, of 1,000,000 years, was received by Chamoy Thipyaso, for her swindling 16,000 Thais
m14Zo TIL that when bee hive becomes too full, bees will form a "senate" comprised of more experienced bees to seek a new location. When the location has been found, they vote on it by dancing as a collective until a consensus is reached.
N596 TIL that 7 captive Russian air crew overpowered their Taliban guards, jump started the engine of their cargo plane using a battery to escape after a year in Afghanistan.
dJvE TIL That although nuclear power accounts for nearly 20% of the United States’ energy consumption, only 5 deaths since 1962 can be attributed to it.
4xR TIL That Desi Arnaz, when producing I Love Lucy, helped to create the multiple-camera setup production style using adjacent sets that have become the standard for all subsequent situation comedies to this day. He also came up with the idea of shooting the show in front of a live audience.