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TIL that women’s voices are higher-pitched during ovulation to attract men for fertilization.

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9YkgD TIL that Pope Francis used to work as a nightclub bouncer in Argentina, before beginning seminary studies.
KYygw TIL money does buy happiness; it levels off at $100,000/year for some people but not for all
74AL TIL New York police officers used to carry an 11 inch club during the day, and a 26 inch club at night, when things were more dangerous. This is the origin of the term nightstick
jWyN TIL of Jamie Livingston. A photographer who took a Polaroid photo everyday from March 31st 1979 until his death on his 41st birthday, October 25th 1997. His photos covered everyday life, including his engagement and marriage, and struggle with a brain tumor. His entire collection is available online
5YElQ TIL that water has joined gold, oil and other commodities that are traded on Wall Street as worries about the uncertainty of its availability in the future rises.