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TIL “antisocial” means to go against society, not socialization. Asocial means to go without society, or to be less inclined to socialize.

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J1Jel TIL Madagascar’s east coast is virtually dead straight for over 500 miles.
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wLP8J TIL the last time a full moon occurred on Halloween was on Oct 31, 2001. The next one will be on Oct 31, 2020.
VDd4 TIL Robert Liston performed the only operation with a 300% mortality rate; His patient, his assistant and a spectator died
dW67 TIL Sears sold mail-order homes, between 1908 and 1940, as part of their Modern Homes program. They arrived as a kit, and included many modern conveniences, such as indoor plumbing. Some of these homes still exist today.