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TIL that in Japan, there is a practice called 'shinrin-yoku' or forest bathing which involves spending time in nature for the purpose of improving overall health and well-being. Studies have shown that forest bathing can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and boost the immune system. What other cu

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6j7Q TIL some people in the USA modify their cars to produce thick black diesel smoke to protest/annoy cyclists and environmentalist. It’s called ‘Rolling Coal’
wo6jY TIL that Jim Lovell—the commander of the Apollo 13 mission who was portrayed by Tom Hanks in the 1995 film—had actually already flown to the Moon. He was the command module pilot for the Apollo 8 mission, the first human spaceflight to reach the Moon.
x6jDw TIL the difference between “Whisky” which refers to Scottish, Canadian and Japanese grain spirits and “Whiskey” which refers to Irish and American grain spirits.
XEoGR TIL The Pirate Bay tried to buy their own island in hopes of making their own country with no copyright laws.
8el58 TIL about "fake" animal rescue videos where animals are put in a situation where they need to be rescued by the rescuers themselves