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TIL that a guide dog calmly led 30 people down 1,463 steps out of the World Trade Center on 9/11 despite the confusion, smoke, and noise around them. Once safe, the dog then helped a woman who was blinded by the debris.

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DbnD TIL Tucked in the middle of Los Angeles, is a small bird sanctuary called Serenity Park. It’s a place where abused birds and combat vets bond and heal. The theory is that, through their shared trauma, they connect on an emotional, almost spiritual, level. They’ve had much success in treating PTSD.
kMl4 TIL that the ancient Romans used to believe in Emission theory, the idea that visual perception is accomplished by light shining out of your eyes, like the headlights on a car.
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