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TIL that the Romans used urine as a cleaning agent

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VBMxB TIL about "Uncleftish Beholding," an essay written in a version of English that removes loan words, especially scientific ones, from Latin, Greek, or French, and replaces them with real or invented terms using only words with Germanic roots. "Uncleftish Beholding" translates as atomic theory.
KYvXR TIL that in 2012, Justin Bieber was pulled over by police and was told that "you waive your rights to privacy when you're a celebrity". He was trying to explain to the officers that he was driving fast so that he could get away from the 5 paparazzi who were recklessly chasing him.
e09oJ TIL on the first anniversary of 9/11 the New York State Lottery Numbers were 9 11.
wopMY TIL that In order to avoid being recognized by a previous master, Harriet Tubman once pretended to read a newspaper while traveling by train. The man disregarded the black woman reading on the train since he was aware that Harriet was illiterate.
5Y0VR TIL that ducks can adjust their penis size based on how many female ducks are around.