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TIL children under the age of 8 are unable to distinguish between television shows and advertisements, drastically improving the effectiveness of advertisements to kids

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p8gbO TIL Hank Williams Jr.’s signature look of a beard, sunglasses and Cowboy hat is due in part to a near-fatal rock climbing accident in the 70s that shattered his skull and required significant rehab to even speak again
8DQa TIL that the world record for the most consecutive push ups (i.e. nonstop) by a man was 10,507 reps in 1980 and 302 reps by a woman in 2014
J16Q8 TIL the space shuttle would orbit tail-first due to space debris, this allowed it to take a greater proportion of the debris load on the engines and rear cargo bay, which were not needed in orbit or during descent.
nWlRP TIL about the Hairy Frog. A frog that is notable in possessing retractable claws, which it may project through the skin, apparently by intentionally breaking the bones of the toe.
4Xpvg TIL that shinrin-yoku (meaning "forest bathing") is considered a form of nature therapy in Japan which has positive effects on mental and nervous wellbeing. It consists essentially in taking long walks in forests.