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TIL that the sexual lubricant Astroglide was invented by a rocket scientist

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XERBj TIL during the winter, people spend more time indoors with the windows sealed, so they are more likely to breathe the same air as someone who has the flu and thus contract the virus.Days are shorter during the winter, and lack of sunlight leads to low levels of vitamin D decreasing immunity to virus
wLQNE TIL While crime in Antarctica is relatively rare, prevalent Alcoholism has led to fights and indecent exposure. Other crimes include illicit drug use, torturing and killing wildlife, racing motorbikes through environmentally sensitive areas, assault with a deadly weapon, attempted murder, and arson
MeQxa TIL in 2001 the Taliban destroyed the Buddhas of Bamiyan, ancient Buddha statues built into an Afghan mountain. Shortly after their destruction, researchers uncovered an archeological cave site behind the statues. The Taliban unintentionally uncovered new Buddhist treasures through their actions.
xay1 TIL that Mike Tyson’s great passion in life is raising pigeons. He actually got in his first fight protecting one.
WkWDA TIL: In the late 1800s- early 1900s butt plugs were available through prescription. They were used to treat constipation, hemorrhoids, piles, nervousness and even insanity. They were called rectal dilators.