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TIL That Harriet Tubman was a secret spy in the civil war

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rRdy TIL that starting in May of 2013, some 40% of college students will technically be diagnosed as alcoholics
1d08 TIL “God helps those who helps themselves” is commonly quoted from the Bible, but isn’t actually a Bible quote. The idea behind it goes back to Aesop’s time, but the English wording was first used by Algernon Sidney. The phrase’s rise to popularity is thanks to it’s use by Benjamin Franklin.
j6EPv TIL Jenna Haze cohosts a movie reviewing show/podcast that posts monthly 2-3 hour long episodes
VN8Z TIL that approximately 90% of our serotonin production happens in our gut.
78mRx TIL about Delusional parasitosis, sometimes referred to as phantom infestation, is a psychological disorder in which an individual mistakenly believes their body is overrun by living or inanimate entities. Typical examples of these perceived invaders include bugs, worms, or microbes.