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TIL that people that ate candy cigarettes as children are statistically more likely to smoke cigarettes as adults

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AaA4 TIL that Michel Ray, the Young Actor who Played Lawrence’s Servant Farraj in Lawrence of Arabia, Quit Acting, Went to Harvard, Then into Finance, Became an Olympic Skier and Luger, Married the Heineken Heiress And Is Now A Billionaire.
PV9w TIL Boudica destroyed so much of ancient London, that dozens of feet below current street level, lies a thick red, burnt strip archaeologists call the “Boudica Destruction Layer”
XEjEX TIL Godman is a colloquial term used in India for a type of charismatic guru that is often raised to a demigod-like figure by their cult following, high-profile presence, ability to attract attention and support from millions, and paranormal powers to heal, to predict, to influence, and read minds.
LQEG9 TIL In US, a radioactive source is lost, stolen, or missing about once a day and become "orphan sources."
a86KA TIL the party of the president has only won seats in the midterms twice since WW2