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TIL that Nazi eugenics programs were inspired by the United States. Decades before Hitler came to power, forced sterilization and marriage restrictions were law in 27 states. Hitler was so impressed that he called books written by American eugenicists “his bible”.

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xJBw TIL of a serial killer, the Doodler, who targeted gay men in 1970’s San Francisco. He would sketch his victims nude before murdering them. Though 3 victims survived, and a suspect was identified, none were willing to “out” themselves in open court in order to convict the suspect.
Ll7d TIL depression causes more years of disability than cancer, HIV/AIDS, and cardiovascular and respiratory diseases combined
xVbN0 TIL In 2015 Joakim Brodén, vocalist of Sabaton, being drunk he bet that he would walk to their next concert, forgetting that it was gonna be at Tronheim, +550km from his position. He ended up walking more than 700km.
e0Wa6 TIL about the Pareto Principle [80/20 Rule] 80% of results come from 20% of causes. The interesting thing is that it is present in almost everything. 80% of rainfall comes from 20% of cloud types. 80% of people crash their car because of 20% of causes. Simulation is hard-coded.
alYb TIL that there are six million iPhones in Iran, despite them being banned by both the Iranian government and international sanctions.