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TIL that a 2024, 50-year study shows that ski helmets can protect against typical concussions from falling on the snow surface, but not atypical high-speed collisions against trees on blue runs which remain statistically fatal.

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kOAw4 TIL on 1 May 1950 Mosinee, WI staged a communist take over where the mayor was dragged from his bed and "surrendered". The excitement caused him to have a heart attack, killing him 5 days later. The local minister also died after showing how he would hide a Bible from communists in a church organ.
VMWd8 TIL Dean Mahomed introduced Indian cuisine and shampoo baths to Europe, where he offered therapeutic massage. He was also the first Indian to publish a book in English
R7YQl TIL of Cooperative housing or Borettslag where instead of a landlord, the property is built and owned by a co-operative association which is owned by the tenants. Instead of paying rent to a landlord, you pay back on the communal debt.
Xg7D TIL that a US company cannot legally forbid you to talk about pay with your coworkers.
vK7D TIL There is a NGO in Kabul Afghanistan that introduces endangered youth to Skateboarding. They’re called Skateistan, 50% of their members are girls, and they face increasing pressure from Taliban forces.