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TIL The U.S. just sold its helium stockpile.
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TIL Canada was so nice to their POW’s during World War 2 that almost 20% of them requested to stay after the war
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TIL there is an insurance policy issued against Alien Abduction, which can be redeemed if the insured person can prove they were abducted by aliens and returned to Earth. Some companies even offer policies for alien pregnancy.
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TIL the CDC is recommending a "morning after" antibiotic pill to prevent STIs if taken within three days after unprotected sex. The pill significantly reduces the risk of infections like chlamydia, syphilis, and gonorrhea.
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TIL Right before Buddy Holly’s death which was caused by plane crash, bandmate Waylon Jennings joked “Well, I hope your ol’ plane crashes!” A statement which haunted him the rest of his life.
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TIL that One of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages " Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs " was accidentally discovered in 1900 when a donkey was suddenly swallowed by the earth below.