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TIL a 2022 study showed that childhood ADHD patients consistently given stimulants were "significantly shorter than other subgroups."

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epnZE TIL that the video for Weird Al's "Smells like Nirvana" was shot in the same sound stage as the clip for Smells like teen spirit and also used most of the extras from the original, including the janitor that's featured in various scenes.
6EoaQ TIL that the 1988 sequel, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes happened because of a Muppet Babies episode
MevPa TIL the Young Ones comedy had bands playing at random parts in episodes so it was classed as 'light entertainment' and not a sitcom, as the BBC has no budget for sitcoms at the time
16Qad Today I learned of the Summer Koshien, a national high school baseball tournament in Japan, which is the most watched sporting event in the country.
D1YoD TIL about a man who is immune to Snake Venom. Tim Friede, has received 160 snake bites in 16 years. This has made his body to develop a natural immune response and generate high levels of antibodies to fight the Snake venom. He even survived the bite of Black Mamba, one of the most venomous snakes