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TIL small breasts are often more attractive to men who've just eaten.

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o5o7 TIL in France the law on unused food was canceled. It is only a voluntary agreement between supermarkets and the government with no penalties in cases of non-compliance.
4kbA6 TIL that it's called "breaking the fourth wall" because TV/stage/movie sets only have three walls so the audience can see in, and the "fourth" wall is imaginary.
BgJe TIL that early Russian ruler Vladimir the Great met with representatives from various religions in order to choose a new faith for his people. When presented with Islam he turned it down, declaring that “Drinking is the joy of the Rus’, we can’t go without it.”
5YBe9 TIL within a span of 60 years in the 16th century, 3 epidemics (1 Smallpox and 2 Cocoliztli) killed an estimated 40%, 80% and 50% of the population (at the time) of Mexico. They started with the arrival of the Spanish and particularly targeted the indigenous people. Estimated 25 million deaths.
N7oee TIL Ancient romans used to sell their pee, to be turned into ammonia for a variety of uses. Vespasian imposed a tax on urine collection, and responding to those who found it disgusting, he coined the phrase "Pecunia non olet"(money doesn't stink)