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TIL that research on the Harry Potter book series found that it helps reduce readers’ prejudice toward minority groups.

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95OM TIL that prior to 1987, babies were given even major surgery, such as open-heart surgery, entirely without anesthesia and post-operative pain management. It was honestly believed that infants couldn’t feel pain.
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