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TIL old batteries contained cadmium, a toxic heavy metal. These batteries should not be disposed of in regular household trash at the end of their life.

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wLG8E TIL that a sailor, Gonzalo Guerrero, shipwrecked in the Yucatan years before Cortez began his conquest of Mexico. He eventually became a respected warrior among the Mayans and even led military campaigns. On his suggestion, native tribes ambushed and crushed Spains first expedition into Mexico.
BgaKL TIL that the actor who played Barney became a Tantric Sex Healer afterward
Y77OW TIL that you need a license to be allowed to go to a gym in Italy. You are required to undergo a yearly physical examination with blood pressure assessment and an electrocardiogram.
4jl5 TIL that the CIA conducted experiments on French citizens during the 50’s that involved spraying LSD onto unsuspecting towns. Resulting in numerous injuries and deaths.
p8Wg4 TIL Bill Gates’ mugshot was used to create the Outlook 2010 default profile picture