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TIL about the origins of the expression “the toolies” (the Aussie version is NSFW)

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9w0lX TIl In 1891, when the first Thai typewriter was developed, two lesser-used consonants were left out because they did not fit on the typewriter; this contributed to their eventual obsolescence.
a4jJ TIL that Fluoroantimonic acid is the strongest superacid known to man. It is 2x10^19 times more acidic than 100% Sulfuric and can dissolve glass and many other substances.
Z88EQ TIL the female hyena has a 7 inch pseudopenis through which it mates and gives birth. It’s technically an extremely enlarged clitoris.
7roXZ TIL that before artificial dentures were invented, teeth were pulled from dead soldiers to make dentures for the rich!
nWBwr TIL the mayor of High Wycombe, England, since the 17th century must be weighed before and after their term to see if they gained weight from corruption. If they do, they are publicly booed.