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TIL The ancient Romans in Pompeii had "nearly perfect teeth" because of the lack of refined sugar in their Mediterranean diets.

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LkPZQ TIL Prince Philip of is worshipped by inhabitants of some villages on the island of Tanna, Vanuatu, holding feasts on his honour and having portraits of him
0dJ6A TIL the record for viewing a scripted TV show that MASH set in 1983 still stands at 106 million viewers. Super Bowl XLIV in 2010 surpassed it as most viewed but not for a scripted show.
RWZ6 TIL catnip….it works on humans. Consuming the roots, is used as a calming agent (Higher-doses work as a sleep aide too).
8adgb TIL many Plains tribes recognized certain persons having the role of "reverse" warriors, experienced warriors who in battle purposely abided by contrary, foolish or crazy principles. The "reverse" warrior charged when ordered to retreat and could only fall back when he was commanded to attack.
5jyr TIL the gay bars are in sharp decline as a result of it becoming more socially acceptable to be openly gay in “normal” bars, and online dating apps and websties making it easier to meet potential partners.