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TIL about Lyenkoism, a pseudo-scientific theory that claimed that communism was nature’s base state in rejection to natural selection and genetic sciences. It was the official theory in the USSR until Stalin’s death.

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wLOW1 TIL that not all people have the same subconscious though. Roughly 10% of people either "talk to themself" or "see images", 3/4 of the people are somewhere in between
Yp9lv TIL Bill Russell, legendary Boston Celtics center, was awarded the key to the city. Same night he was denied entry to hotel because he was black. The next day he returned the key to the city.
AD5Kg TIL that the first pressing of Madonna's 'Like a Prayer' was scented with patchouli to give it the essence of church incense.
k9rE TIL that in 1937, a gas leak in the basement at the local school in New London, Texas caused a massive explosion which killed almost 300 children and teachers, the deadliest school disaster in US history. Adolf Hitler even sent his condolences by telegram.
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