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TIL According to historians specializing in ancient Egypt, women wore red lipstick to announce that they were willing to give oral and that they were good at it.

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5V7wn TIL that the $1.50 hot dog combo from Costco is NOT a loss leader. Costco was able to lower costs by manufacturing its own hot dogs and cutting condiment options. The CEO claims that Costco does not engage in loss leaders.
4X68a TIL London house prices are 14.5 x average earnings making it the most unaffordable city in the world to buy a home
mxyWY TIL: the US Gov't made a deal with the Italian Mafia to ensure that no German or Italian saboteurs snuck in through the New York port/docks by providing information to the US Navy. They also guaranteed no dockworkers would strike, therefore ensuring a constant line of supplies leaving to the front.
6bdY TIL: The Canadian Flag is only 50 years old.
GYm91 TIL the voice of Shaggy in "What's New Scoobie Doo" (2002-2006) was a reprise from the original voice actor from the 1969-97 run. He finally retired from the role in 2009 at the age of 77.