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TIL that the subcontinent of India once moved over the surface of the Earth twice as fast as any other landmass

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l7x7G TIL there was an alleged mental disorder during German hyperinflation that caused patients to write endless rows of zeros.
1aYYD TIL the black strips below the eyes of NFL players was first used by baseball legend Babe Ruth in an attempt to reduce sun glare. Although studies have not conclusively proven its effectiveness. Wearing “eye black” now is more like modern war paint.
ZyKB TIL rubbing your dog’s ear sends nerve impulses to pituitary glands that secrete endorphins, pain-killing, feel-good types of hormones that make your dog so relaxed throughout his/her whole body that he/she becomes essentially “high” off of his/her own hormones.
ZpWAa TIL: In order to combat declining birth rates, the Korean government has numerous programs to match couples. One is "I am Jeolo" named after a reality show. Where they out unmarried people in a temple for 2 days. In addition, they will pay ₩20 million when you get married.
XErQD TIL that about 95% of the serotonin in your body is produced in your gut, not your brain.