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TIL that there is a group of religious leaders who have worked for 40 years supporting reproductive freedom

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v15YK TIL Petting a dog or cat or other furry pets releases oxytocin (the “cuddle hormone”), which creates instant happiness. Oxytocin also lowers blood pressure and reduces stress levels.
5VQgr TIL that the gemstone jet, where the phrase 'jet black' comes from, is actually a form of coal.
NOZb TIL that according to certain psychological models, there are four stages to learning a skill: unconscious incompetence, conscious incompetence, conscious competence, and unconscious competence.
Lkgrm TIL In India, the police aren't allowed to handcuff prisoners unless they are at an extreme risk of escaping. The Supreme Court said that handcuffing is against the dignity of an unconvicted prisoner and thus violative of his fundamental rights. So Policemen holdhands instead.
rRG0M TIL A water dropwort is a highly poisonous plant native to temperate climates. If it kills you, it can cause you to smile after you die. This is called a sardonic grin.