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TIL that toilets in ancient Rome were bad enough to warrant prayers to the Gods of fortune written on the walls. Problems included bursts of flame from the methane buildup, and biting creatures emerging from below.

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ep7Ab TIL that Britain was connected to mainland Europe more recently than once thought
ADkZa TIL Bambi Woods, who was best known for her appearance as the title character in the 1978 film Debbie Does Dallas, has disappeared since 1986. Mostly because Jim Clark, who coined Woods's stage name, has refused to divulge her real name out of respect for her requests for privacy.
kOa1 TIL Doctors have observed that winning an Academy Award increases the life expectancy of actors and actresses.
j6X7v TIL that during Al-Qaeda volleyball matches, Mohammed Atef and Osama Bin Laden had to be on separate teams due to their skill and stature to ensure fair play.
gAYb TIL: “The film that killed John Wayne”, The Conqueror was shot downwind from the main site for Atomic Testing. of a crew of 200, 91 had died from cancer within 18 years, including The Duke.