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TIL that, in 1976, an Italian economics professor wrote an essay titled “The Five Basic Laws of Human Stupidity”, in which he argued a society will not be brought down by its stupid people but by those who allow the stupid people to take power by underestimating their dangerousness.

Humans have five different appetites, rather than just one, in order to balance our intake of protein, carbs, fats, sodium and calcium.

Classic Taco Bell!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #DiplyFacts #DidYouKnow #TrueFacts #ThatsAFact #FactOfTheDay #TrueStory

TIL that all Formula 1 cars must be fitted with a wood plank on their undercarriage prior to each race. The plank enforces a minimum clearance on the cars and is examined following the race for excessive wearing, which would indicate a violation of clearance rules.

Today I learned that Chewing tobacco has sugar in it.

C axis machining process 😲 Find more at https://t.co/gq3dJOkwWZ 🎥 stamoly_precision/ Instagram #engineering https://t.co/k39LolDCjQ

The device can relay sunlight to underground spaces to reduce the need for traditional energy. ☀⚡ #engineering https://t.co/Jue8XeTRZb

Men who have experienced earthquakes tend to take more risks and gamble more for at least five years afterwards. No such effect is seen in women.

The Princeton technology uses a hydrogel to filter contaminants. 🧐 #engineering https://t.co/a6oNasy8rz

TIL People Used to Send Cats via Pneumatic Mail Tubes Across NYC

The giant launch towers could use colossal arms to 'catch' Starships. 🚀 #engineering https://t.co/5YfJcL3cJR

Its remnants may help scientists understand how often these impacts occur. 🌠 #engineering https://t.co/Eq0Hxtc1Bq

Turns out, our rodent friends engage in social distancing, too. 🐭 #Engineering https://t.co/NQIUup0cXV

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