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TIL Researchers placed a human language-gene FoxP2 into mice – finding their vocalization to change, and their speech-related brain regions to increase plasticity and branching

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R71Ea TIL the word “dude” originally referred to an extremely well-dressed male from the East Coast and was slang for cowboys who catered to such city-slickers on “dude ranches”, or guest ranches. In the 1960s and 70s it evolved to its current usage starting out with surfer culture.
a8Vly TIL that "Tunnel of Love" rides were popular at Amusement Parks in the early 20th century because they were one of the only socially acceptable opportunities for couples to be alone together on a date and share physical contact. In 1950, there were over 700 in the USA. Now there are less than 10.
oYXW TIL The city of New York has paid for many one-way plane tickets to help the homeless relocate, even overseas, if they have a guaranteed place to stay.
yNE8 TIL that Kobe Bryant’s parents had to cosign his first NBA contract, because he was only 17 when he was drafted.
Mrx8 TIL: The 1918 “Spanish” flu killed more people in 24 weeks then AIDS has in 24 years, infecting 500m people and killing 10-20% of those infected.