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TIL that in certain parts of Asia, they hire strippers to perform at funerals. These "funeral strippers", are part of a highly unusual Asian tradition. It's believed that having strippers at the funeral attracts more people, which is seen as a way to honor the deceased.

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yQJxe TIL: Many dentists acknowledge that for adults with good oral hygiene practices, seeing the dentist twice a year is probably more often than is really necessary. Once every 12-16 months is perfectly sufficient for many people.
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