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TIL Long-lasting mental health isn’t normal. Only 17% of 11-38 year olds experience no mental disorders.

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QJNOe TIL telling ghost stories was a Victorian Christmas tradition that has largely disappeared but survives in "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" and "A Christmas Carol"
vPwj7 TIL that the UK's Violet Club nuclear device was so unstable that it required the core to be filled entirely with half a ton of ball bearings to prevent accidental detonation
yRWJ TIL dog farts are silent but deadly because they have a horizontal rectum, making their sphincter looser, resulting in quieter farts.
Z8kYY TIL dogs and cats are responsible for 25 to 30 percent of the environmental impact of meat consumption in the United States. That equates to roughly 64 million tons of carbon dioxide per year.
BgVPr TIL in 2024(today) steam boat willie got released to the public domain