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TIL That one of the legs of The Stratosphere in Las Vegas has a bend in it that doesn’t affect structural integrity

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XEYkP TIL about “Unschooling”, a form of homeschooling where the child has no curriculum or schedule. Instead they learn by living their life while following their passions. Proponents say it increases the child’s general well being and improved attitude towards learning.
WgrY TIL that Bill Murray once decided to commit suicide and drown in lake Michigan, but ultimately changed his mind on the way to the lake after seeing a painting from french painter Jules Breton
e0Q9J TIL Everybody is technically allergic to bee stings, but only 5 to 7.5 % of people are severely allergic. Melittin, which makes up 50% of bee venom's dry weight, is the allergen that causes red blood cells at the sting site to burst and expand. It's the most important ingredient in the venom.
R75Ka TIL not to underestimate a 5 year old girl playing against boys.
woxLJ TIL that penis enlargement methods go back thousands of years. Ancient Greeks and Indians wrote about various dubious methods. The Topinamá tribe in Brazil in the 1500s let poisonous snakes bite their penises. Penis pumps are not a modern invention, either.