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TIL there is one volcanic eruption in Iceland every 5 years on average

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XyG8 TIL the line ‘well-behaved women seldom make history’ as a call for women to 'misbehave’ is a misinterpretation of the original context. Laurel Thatcher Ulrich, the historian who wrote these words, was lamenting that so many women who made positive impacts on society are overlooked by history.
awAxA TIL all "warranty void if removed" stickers are illegal in the US since 1975
nej8o TIL when the human body undergoes an intense amount of stress, it feels drowsy or sleepy, because this is a natural reaction of the body to somehow escape the situation.
9YDQm TIL that comedian Redd Foxx avoided the United States military draft for World War II by eating half of a soap bar before his physical, causing heart palpitations
DVme TIL that Ron Jeremy was a teacher before going into Porn, and holds a masters degree in Special Education.