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TIL Homicide is the leading cause of death for pregnant women in U.S.

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9k0B TIL your brain makes imaginary monsters when you stare in a mirror.
aLK0 TIL a videogame developer hid a marriage proposal in a game, but his girlfriend refused to play the game for years, delaying their eventual marriage
D1dYg TIL that each year, the Queen ceremonially takes a member of Parliament hostage to ensure her safety while she conducts the State Opening of Parliament
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