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TIL there’s a lake in Russia that contains more water than all of the American Great Lakes combined

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XElgj TIL scientists developed an implantable device to stimulate nerve regrowth and repair. The tiny electrical stimulator device is attached to the nerve surgically and the body is then able to absorb the device so removal isn't required. It showed success in nerve and muscle recovery in rats.
nroG TIL That the first day of Hanukkah and Thanksgiving will only ever coincide once in all of human history, and that it is this year.
7rjkL TIL that before adopting Greek gods, the Romans largely did not have named deities. Instead, they venerated ancestral spirits called ‘Manes’. Many had a house shrine and were honored yearly at the feasts of Parentalia and Feralia.
daLQ TIL that antifreeze is made artificially bitter because the original sweet taste makes it perfect for murdering/poisoning people
ep7V6 TIL in response to infamously high suicide rates at Mapo Bridge in Seoul, South Korea, the bridge was adorned with suicide prevention messages and uplifting photos. These measures weren't enacted by the government, however, instead the entire project was financed by Samsung's life insurance division