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TIL there's plastic in my blood. A lot of it.

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VBGOp TIL Pablo Escobar, the infamous Colombian drug lord, invested millions in developing Medellín's impoverished neighborhoods. He funded the construction of housing complexes, parks, football stadiums, hospitals, schools, and churches, earning him a reputation among some as "Robin Hood."
v1aJR TIL: Nirvana played a concert in Beunos Aires where the crowd threw mud and trash at the all-girl opening act. Kurt Cobain was so upset that he sabotaged the show by playing mostly lesser known songs and teasing 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' without ever playing it.
6pNQ TIL we hear songs that get stuck in our head while performing tasks that require a “low cognitive load”, such as showering or getting dressed. Our brain uses these songs as a “screen saver” to keep us entertained while our brain is essentially idle.
v1d5x TIL that Dick Van Dyke is a computer animation enthusiast and even designed 3D-rendered effects used in several of his shows
JYeJm TIL The American Smarties candy received their namesake “Smarties” because the creator wanted to encourage people to pursue an education.