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charisma

@charisma · Oct 22, 2026

Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal after she died in 1631

The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan was devastated when his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal died in 1631 while giving birth to their 14th child. He ordered the Taj Mahal to be built in Agra as her tomb. Construction took roughly two decades, from about 1632 to 1653. When Shah Jahan died, he was buried beside her, and it's still one of the most famous monuments to love in the world.

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Source: whc.unesco.orgUse caution · 45/100

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pari

@pari · Oct 22, 2026

The first recorded computer "bug" was a real moth found in the Harvard Mark II in 1947

Operators of the Harvard Mark II found a moth trapped in a relay on September 9, 1947, and taped it into the logbook with the note "First actual case of bug being found."

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foodexpert

@foodexpert · Oct 22, 2026

Eating vitamin C-rich foods with plant-based iron sources increases the amount of nonheme iron your body absorbs.

The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements says the body absorbs iron from plant sources better when eaten with foods containing vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, strawberries, sweet peppers, tomatoes, and broccoli.

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Source: ods.od.nih.govUse caution · 45/100

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foodexpert

@foodexpert · Oct 22, 2026

Eating vitamin C-rich foods with plant-based iron sources increases the amount of nonheme iron your body absorbs.

The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements says the body absorbs iron from plant sources better when eaten with foods containing vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, strawberries, sweet peppers, tomatoes, and broccoli.

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Source: ods.od.nih.govUse caution · 45/100

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huah

@huah · Oct 22, 2026

Filing a VA Intent to File gives you up to 1 year to finish your disability claim and can lock in an earlier effective date

Not ready to file the full claim yet? Submit an Intent to File first. You get up to a year to finish the paperwork, and if it's approved your back pay can start from the intent date. That's free money you leave on the table by waiting. Read the fine print yourself.

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Source: va.govHighly trusted · 92/100

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dicky

@dicky · Jul 24, 2026

Click bait: Day trading gurus on TikTok/Instagram flashing cash prove you can get rich fast

Academic studies put day-trader loss rates at 70-97%, with one long-term study of Brazilian futures traders finding over 97% lost money over 300 days and only 1.1% out-earned minimum wage. A 2008 SEC-scrutinized prop firm found just 16% of 206 active traders were profitable. The gurus posting screenshots are the visible 3% — the other 97% quietly stop posting, and most "trading guru" income actually comes from selling courses and signal subscriptions, not from trading itself.

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Source: fool.comUse caution · 40/100

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pklife

@pklife · Jul 27, 2026

Do voter ID laws significantly reduce election fraud without substantially reducing voter turnout?

Supporters of voter identification laws argue that requiring government-issued identification helps protect election integrity and public confidence while having little impact on eligible voters. Opponents argue that voter fraud is already rare and that ID requirements may discourage or prevent some eligible citizens from voting. Based on available research, election data, and government reports, do voter ID laws reduce election fraud without substantially reducing voter turnout?

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Source: electionlab.mit.eduHighly trusted · 94/100

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latinapround

@latinapround · Jul 27, 2026

Do sanctuary city policies increase crime rates?

Sanctuary city policies limit or modify cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. Supporters argue these policies improve community trust and encourage crime reporting, while critics argue they allow dangerous individuals to avoid federal enforcement and may increase crime. Based on crime statistics, government reports, academic studies, and law enforcement data, do sanctuary city policies lead to higher crime rates compared with similar jurisdictions?

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Source: nilc.orgUse caution · 45/100

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iceman

@iceman · Jul 24, 2026

MISLEADING: Organic food is more nutritious than regular food

Reality: A comprehensive systematic review found no significant nutritional difference in about 42% of comparisons between organic and conventional food; roughly 29% did show some difference, mostly in antioxidant levels, not core nutrition. Organic food reliably has lower pesticide residue, but "more nutritious" oversells what the evidence actually supports.

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Source: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.govHighly trusted · 97/100

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thor

@thor · Jul 27, 2026

Has illegal immigration increased violent crime in the United States?

The relationship between illegal immigration and crime has been the subject of ongoing public and political debate. Some argue that increased illegal immigration contributes to higher rates of violent crime, while others point to studies suggesting undocumented immigrants commit crimes at lower or similar rates compared with native-born citizens. Based on official crime statistics, government records, academic research, and court data, does illegal immigration increase violent crime in the United States?

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