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TIL that DARPA has created a drug that eliminates sleepiness. When tested on monkeys with sleep deprivation, the drug made them cognitively alert as well-rested monkeys. With no apparent side affects.

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aJ1M TIL that the Bahá'í Faith is a religion that focuses on unity of all humankind and sees diversity in race and culture as something worthy of appreciation, that all religions believe in the same one God, but each divine prophet (Jesus, Buddha, Moses…) made a religion best suited to its people
bLEZ TIL The Honda City Turbo is a car that included a little motorized folding scooter designed to fit in the trunk.
RM1Q TIL that ‘Arthur’ is the second longest-running animated series in the U.S., behind 'The Simpsons’
B0vd TIL that during Hurricane Isabel, sentries guarding the Tomb of the Unknowns remained at their post
9LNp TIL the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust allowed South African scientists from Transvaal Museum to analyze 24 pipe fragments found at William Shakespeare’s home. Eight of the pipes contained traces of cannabis and two contained traces of cocaine. Others appear to be laced hallucinogenic nutmeg extracts.