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TIL Your brain can actually create false memories and that some of those times when you believe yourself to be completely correct in something is a sign of this effect.

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M7gPK TIL that a Prius once recorded 698 mpg while going at an average speed of 60 km/h or 37 mph
x6Bgo TIL: On November 12th, 1970, The Bhola Cyclone hit the country of Bangladesh and killed over half a million people in one day. Millions more died in the aftermath of the storm, including a famine, a genocide, and a war that was close to nuclear Armageddon.
5NKR TIL a guy lived in a tiny, hidden cabin in the woods for years, then left without a trace upon discovery.
nWnJb TIL about Barlaam and Josaphat, two legendary Christian saints whose stories are based on the life story of the Buddha
90lp TIL that 1989’s “Batman” soundtrack album was mainly composed by Prince, and is considered to be his 11th studio album, but since Prince had to agree to sign the publishing rights over to Warner Bros, none of the high-charting “Batman” songs appear on future hits compilations.