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PWJE TIL even knowing the sequence of blocks beforehand, there is no easy way to maximize your score in Tetris.
ADGPn TIL In 1963 there were only 417 bald eagles breeding pairs in the 48 states. They had been ravaged by the effects of the insecticide DDT. Today there are 72,000 individuals in the lower 48 states, and 143,000 including Alaska. They are the ultimate Endangered Species Act success story.
PYekw TIL "a low sense of control is highly associated with anxiety, depression, and virtually all mental health problems. Researchers have found that a low sense of control is one of the most stressful things that people can experience."
GXLg TIL that the actor who played Crabbe in the Harry Potter series was arrested for growing cannabis,participation in the 2011 England riots, and possession Molotov cocktail.
Lk4Lv TIL E.Kelly, singer for Scottish band "The Vaselines" cites Nirvana as the only reason he ever made money from music royalties. The band was largely unknown outside of Scotland before K.Cobain, a fan of theirs, covered some of their songs and invited them to open high profile gigs for Nirvana