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TIL that Nazi prison guards would perform tickle torture on inmates.

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jNgxn TIL the name of Africa comes from an ancient name of Tunisia, which was a province of the Roman Empire
4ka8o TIL that people with schizophrenia are more likely to get grey or white hair at a young age.
BgpEd TIL the concept of contact lenses was conceived in 1823 and was realized in 1887. The original lenses weren't meant for sight correction. Instead they were used to protect diseased eyes.
j61YQ TIL the hymn 'Amazing Grace' was written by an ex-slave ship captain and slave trader. After finding Christianity later in life he turned his back on the trade and became a prominent supporter of abolitionism. He was also held as a slave himself before escaping.
54Np TIL pigs are actually smarter than dogs and possibly even more intelligent than dolphins.