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TIL Origins of masturbation are traced to primates 40 million years ago

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8eRkL TIL that there's something called the "preparedness paradox." Preparation for a danger (an epidemic, natural disaster, etc.) can keep people from being harmed by that danger. Since people didn't see negative consequences from the danger, they wrongly conclude that the danger wasn't bad to start with
MY6V TIL Ringo Starr, George Carlin, Alec Baldwin and Pierce Brosnan have all narrated Thomas the Tank Engine.
bbv9 TIL that hippos often enjoy licking massive crocodiles.
wLbwJ TIL the cheeseburger was invented by a 16 year old short order cook in Pasadena, CA in 1924. It was described as the "Aristocratic Hamburger." Subsequent claims of birthing the cheeseburger occurs in Denver, CO in 1935, and in Louisville, KY in 1934.
0wA85 TIL the CIA submitted a report expressing concern that Boomers were a potential threat to western democracy.