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TIL a 1989 survey of Consumers Voice readers revealed 70% of people prefer toilet paper in the “over” orientation. Supporters, including The Simpsons (1995), and the 1891 patent for toilet paper, argue it’s more hygienic and accessible, while “under” fans highlight aesthetics and pet safety.

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ZBvB TIL Hans Asperger, who identified autism in 1944, once said, “It seems that for success in science and art, a dash of autism is essential. The necessary ingredient may be an ability to turn away from the everyday world, to rethink a subject with originality so as to create in new untrodden ways.”.
Qnea TIL 9 of the 10 most densely populated cities and towns in the US are located within the New York City metropolitan area
Ypv47 TIL 442nd Infantry Regiment which comprised of 2nd Gen Japanese Americans is the most decorated unit in US military history.
16wk7 TIL that there are only about 30 Ancient Egyptian obelisks left standing worldwide—and Italy has more than Egypt.
00X1 TIL in Islamic law, a woman has the right to annul her marriage if her husband is away for too long because her right to intimacy is paramount