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TIL mail order shops sold nose hair trimmers cheaply to build lists of people too embarrassed to buy them in person, and therefore very likely to buy more embarrassing things via the mail.

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eNL5 TIL: Baby tortoises have been found on the Galapagos Island for the first time in over 100 years.
GYNG4 TIL that about 90-95% of infants in films are played by twins or triplets, due to child labour laws that restrict how long they can be on set.
OG8pL TIL about court dwarfs, who were owned and traded amongst people of the court, and delivered as gifts to fellow kings and queens. They were made to stand right next to the king/queen during public appearances and ceremonies to make them look much larger and visually enhanced their powerful position.
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