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TIL that scientists found that whether blind-folded or not, people who were asked to walk in a straight line without a point of reference to follow will walk in a circle. They can’t seem to figure out why.

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mZEp TIL North Koreans must abide by one of 28 approved haircuts. Unmarried women must have short hair, but married woman have many more options, and the hair of young men should be less than 2 inches long, older men can go as long as 2¾
gr1kL TIL Ancient pottery from West Africa have been chemically analyzed, showing organic residue of their diets. The Nok people from 3,500 years ago enjoyed quality nutrition in greens such as African eggplant, okra, cowpea and bombax, and added flavors to starch-based staples
gMPvW TIL the phrase “The First World War” was used as early as 1918, by a journalist who felt it would not be the last.
KRvw TIL that the rate of STDs among seniors have risen dramatically.
kp15 TIL Ayn Rand took Social Security benefits and likely medicaid as well.