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TIL solar storms can affect our circadian rhythms, nervous systems, heart rate, blood pressure, mental health, and cognitive function. There is also an increase in adverse pregnancy outcomes. Some people are more sensative than others. This is according to Harvard School of Public Health research.

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oYLo TIL an Indiana man who repeatedly drugged his wife, raped her in her sleep, and videotaped the assaults over a three year period received no jail time, 8 years home confinement, and a 12 year suspended sentence. Prosecutors had asked for 40 years in prison.
xV69k TIL that there were coin operated vending machines in ancient greece
9Ylp TIL that Hoba, the largest uncovered meteorite in the world, most likely ‘skipped’ across the earth’s atmosphere like a skipping stone, due to its unusual shape
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