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7XEM TIL When ATM machines were introduced, it was assumed that the tellers’ job would be eliminated. But ATMs ended up increasing tellers overall. ATMs introduced - Teller jobs per branch reduced - Branches became cheaper to operate - Number of branches increased - Overall number of tellers increased.
Bge1d TIL that the origins of the Cerne Abbas Giant are unknown. Modern theories include: a depiction of the Celtic god Nodens; a Romano-British depection of Hercules; a 17th century political satire of Cromwell. The famous huge erection may have been added later and definitely merged with the navel.
XWD TIL Pope Benedict XVI was accused of conspiracy to cover up sexual abuse in the United States, but at the Vatican’s request, president George W. Bush Granted him immunity from prosecution
e0m1b TIL when Natalie Wood was 7 years old, her mother would tear up butterflies in front of her to get her to cry for a scene in a World War 2 movie where she played an orphan. Her mother also moved the entire family to LA when Natalie’s child acting career gained traction.
wLV06 TIL: Viagra was discovered by accident. The drug (Sildenafil) was on trial as a blood pressure lowering medication but patients started reporting these raging boners as a side effect. However, they didn’t wanna return the samples and wanted to keep taking them you know, for science.