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TIL That Assisted suicide is legal in Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland and three American states (Oregon, Washington, and Montana).

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VM00p TIL of the "Tetris Effect" which occurs when people devote so much time and attention to an activity that it begins to pattern their thoughts, mental images, and dreams.
QJNWM TIL college students in the U.S. on average spend 85% more for on-campus food than the average American spends on food
VMK8D TIL On April 30th 2003, the world rocket sled speed record was broken at Holloman High Speed Test Track, New Mexico. The sled reached Mach 9, 9465 feet per second (6453 mph) producing 228,000lbs thrust over 1.4 seconds. The track speed limit is currently set at Mach 10.
eG1g TIL in 2007 the I-35W bridge in Minnesota collapsed with a school bus on the deck. As it fell, a truck driver swerved to give them an exit. It cost him his own life but saved over 50 children.
YpNgr TIL that before the 10th century, the queen piece wasn't used in chess. Instead, a piece was used called the vizier piece that represented a high-ranking Muslim political advisor.