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TIL More Than Half Of American Adults Still Have Their Childhood Stuffed Animal

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9wx4Q TIL the use of electricity for medical purposes dates back at least 1800 years: the Imperial Roman physician Scribonius Largus wrote a book of cures in the 2nd century; his treatments for gout and headaches were accomplished by applying the current from an electric eel (or two) to the affected area.
a8DoM TIL In 1894, Cripple Creek, a gold rush town in Colorado, boasted 150 miners and over 300 prostitutes.
LQNBp TIL 40% of teens have sent or posted nude or semi-nude pictures.
kreg TIL that after France joined the American Revolution, Britain offered freedom from all taxation and unconditional pardon in exchange for peace, but this was rejected because independence was now an attainable goal
gMQ5D TIL that IMDB's rating system goes to 11 for "This is Spinal Tap". All other movies only go to 10.