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TIL There is an “Inception” phenomenon where the individual believes they have awakened and are going about their day as usual (i.e. got dressed, ate breakfast) only to wake up and realize none of it happened in reality. There can be multiple false awakenings in a dream session.

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MeyxB TIL a Navajo blanket was appraised on PBS’s “Antiques Roadshow” for $500,000. After seeing the broadcast, a disabled man realized he had a similar blanket which had been sitting in his closet for 7 years. He took it to an auctioneer and its final bid was $1.5 million.
4kveN TIL child prodigy Adragon De Mello's father planned for his son to get a Ph.D. in physics by age 12, win the Nobel Prize by age 16, and then become a Senator, a President, the head of a world government, and ultimately the chairman of an "intergalactic government".
JYa18 TIL of air stewardess Vesna Vulovi, who drank coffee to combat low blood pressure in order to pass stewardess examination. She then was the only survivor of JAT Flight 367, due to her low blood pressure
R7Bo7 TIL Hackers can remotely install malware on pacemakers to deliver life-threatening shocks. This mainly applies to pacemakers which do not rely on encryption to safeguard updates.
6EggX TIL 36% of Asians have Alcohol Flush Reaction. They are more probable to get cancer from drinking alcohol as well as it causing more minor symptoms as nausea, headache and discomfort.