› added 11 years ago

73

TIL that 10% of all the humans who have ever lived are alive in the world right now.

Read more sciencenewsreview.com

via reddit.com

AOoo TIL if you pause a YouTube video, click outside the frame and type ‘1980’, you will be forced to fight off missiles!
ZjPB TIL In 1922-23 the United States funded a massive famine relief effort in the Soviet Union. Thousands of kitchens fed 10.5 million Soviet citizens a day. This consequently helped stabilize the Lenin government.
GADpJ TIL that younger sailors weren't subjected to the infamous "Cat o' nine tails" for punishment. Instead, they faced discipline with a milder whip called the "Boy's Pussy.
WGjA TIL of the legend that Athens’ first female physician dressed as a man to help women during childbirth. Male physicians accused her of seducing the women, leading to her appearing in court, where she revealed herself as a female and Athenian law was changed to allow female physicians.
OJ87 TIL that American judges can kick out jurors whom they believe are aware of the jury’s ability to nullify laws