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TIL that 60 years ago 20% of East Asian young adults were near-sighted. Today 90% are. Scientists suspect this is due to a decrease in time spent outside during childhood.

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B8Br TIL a scientist in London has found a drug that acts as a synthetic alcohol and even has a “sober-up” pill that will quickly reverse the effects
OG0O6 TIL that "Contempt of Congress" was originally defined as "bribery of a U.S. Senator or U.S. Representative." Now, it is defined as obstructing the work of the U.S. Congress.
QJjje TIL there is no Ventriloquism for Dummies
b67OE TIL Raye Montague was the first person to design a ship in a computer. In 1971 Montague produced the initial draft for the Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate in about 19 hours.
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