Today I learned 1 year ago

TIL Due to their genes, redheads may need about 20% more anesthesia than non-redheads.

Natural redheads may need more anesthesia

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Today I learned 1 year ago

TIL that the average 30-something couple has sex 86 times per year https://www.timeout.com/usa/blog/study-reveals-average-amount-of-sex-people-are-having-at-your-age-082817 #til #todayilearned https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/1h4tgo2/til_that_the_average_30something_couple_has_sex/

Today I learned 1 year ago

TIL George Washington prevented a military coup over unpaid back wages by putting on a pair of glasses to read a letter from Congress, explaining he was "almost blind in the service of my country.” Moved to tears, his officers compromised.

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The Time George Washington Prevented A Military Coup With His Glasses

As a group of disgruntled veterans gathered to protest their treatment, showing a weakness made our founding father strong.

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Today I learned 1 year ago

TIL you can get killed from fermented food (by a bacterium that contaminates it) https://www.poison.org/articles/bongkrekic-acid-poisoning-fermented-food-204 #til #todayilearned https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/1h1w1u9/til_you_can_get_killed_from_fermented_food_by_a/

Today I learned 1 year ago

TIL in 1991, the US killed over 400 Iraqis taking cover in a civilian bomb shelter with Raytheon “Bunker Busters”

Amiriyah shelter bombing - Wikipedia

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Today I learned 1 year ago

TIL The Strauss–Howe Generational Theory. The Theory states that a crisis recurs in American history after every saeculum (85 years), which is followed by a recovery. 85 years ago was the invasion of Poland and the beginning of WW2.

Strauss–Howe generational theory - Wikipedia

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Today I learned 1 year ago

TIL about seasteading, the creation of permanent dwellings in international waters (seasteads) that are independent of governments. No one has yet created a structure recognized as a state. Proposed structures have included modified cruise ships, refitted oil platforms, and custom floating islands.

Seasteading - Wikipedia

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Today I learned 1 year ago

TIL that I can use Photoshop generative fill online and for free.

Adobe Firefly - Generative AI - Log In

Sign in to Adobe Firefly, the AI-powered app for generating image, video, and audio content that stands out.

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Today I learned 1 year ago

TIL That David Schwimmer turned down the lead role in Men in Black

David Schwimmer on Why He Turned Down 'Men in Black' Role

David Schwimmer doesn't regret turning down Men in Black, but knows his 'career would have taken a very different trajectory' if he ...

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Today I learned 1 year ago

TIL during the filming of 2017’s Spider-Man: Homecoming, it became a secret running joke between Tom Holland and Michael Keaton that Keaton would often whisper in a deep voice“I’m Batman” in Tom’s ear on set during a few fight scenes.

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Today I learned 1 year ago

TIL Christopher Langan-allegedly the ‘smartest person in the world’- is a fraud #til #todayilearned https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/1gtan4m/til_christopher_langanallegedly_the_smartest/

Today I learned 1 year ago

TIL that the number of US federal government employees has hovered between approx. 2.7Mil and 3Mil since 1967. Lowering the per capita ratio from 1.5 employees per 100 people to 0.9 employees per 100 people.

All Employees, Federal

Graph and download economic data for All Employees, Federal (CES9091000001) from Jan 1939 to Feb 2026 about establishment survey, federal, governme...

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Today I learned 1 year ago

TIL that "cryptomnesia" is a psychological phenomenon where your brain "borrows" old memories and makes you think they’re brand-new ideas. It’s like accidentally plagiarizing your own brain.

Cryptomnesia - Wikipedia

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Today I learned 1 year ago

TIL King John of England died of dysentery in 1216, only one year after signing the Magna Carta

John, King of England - Wikipedia

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Today I learned 1 year ago

TIL Alan Smithee directed 45 movies between 1968-2000, but was never a real person. He was made up as a pseudonym for directors to use if their movie was a flop

Alan Smithee - Wikipedia

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Today I learned 1 year ago

TIL Weed is not as harmless as people claim. #til #todayilearned https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/1gq84dt/til_weed_is_not_as_harmless_as_people_claim/

Today I learned 1 year ago

TIL the term "canary" in software deployment comes from coal miners who used actual canaries as early warning systems. Miners took these birds underground since they're extremely sensitive to toxic gases like carbon monoxide. If the canary fell ill or died, it was a signal for miners to evacuate. https://developers.redhat.com/blog/2022/10/07/coming-terms-canary-deployme… #til #todayilearned https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/1gq7dhp/til_the_term_canary_in_software_deployment_comes/

Today I learned 1 year ago

TIL the term "essential" in "essential oils" has nothing to do with being in any way "essential" to the human body - such as essential amino acids or essential fatty acids, it just means it contains the essence of the plant's fragrance

Essential oil - Wikipedia

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Today I learned 1 year ago

TIL that France was using the guillotine into the 1970s #til #todayilearned https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/1gq62ls/til_that_france_was_using_the_guillotine_into_the/

Today I learned 1 year ago

TIL: unmarried and childless women are the happiest subgroup in the population. And they are more likely to live longer than their married and child-rearing peers

the Guardian

Women are happier without children or a spouse, says happiness expert

Behavioural scientist Paul Dolan says traditional markers of success no longer apply

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