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TIL that "Changeling" stories of human babies stolen from their parents and replaced with Fairy children may have been an explanation for children with autism

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XkmX TIL that teenagers aren’t stupid in the way they’re noticed. Their brains are smart, making them take more risks than an adult would, helping them gain “useful experience”. This is not done by ignoring risks, but by enhancing the sense of reward, making rewards outweigh risks more in decision making
BgWKr TIL in 1790, George Washington checked out (and never returned) two books from the New York Society Library, one of which was finally replaced, in 2010, by representatives of his estate at Mount Vernon
beLQ TIL you are more likely to be killed by a toddler in the US than a terrorist
5kKp TIL that military working dogs are traditionally one rank higher than their handlers. (Xpost from r/dogswithjobs)
Z80GG TIL that for around 6 months following its opening, Disneyland had a lingerie store on Main Street USA. Guests could buy intimate apparel and watch a presentation on the history of women’s underwear, hosted by an animatronic known as the “Wizard of Bras”.