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TIL the inventor of the bra, Caresse Crosby, came up with the idea because she didn’t want to wear a corset to a dance at age 19. She also had a dog named Clytoris.

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XEZbX TIL learned Dr. Samuel A. Cartwright invented the condition "drapetomania" (the urge to run away from captivity). He practised in the United States in the 1850's, and couldn't understand African slaves' desire to flee the 'paradise' of captivity. So he made up a term for it.
neaMG TIL that rhino horn is NOT considered an aphrodesiac in Chinese "medicine", and that this is a misinterpretation of Chinese texts. However, due to the repetition of this misinterpretation in the West, people in Viet Nam are starting to believe the rumor, and demand there is surging because of it.
1akwP TIL there is a genus of pea flower named after the clitoris (Clitoria). Apart from claims regarding its many health benefits, some bread bakers are now producing magnificent, indigo-stained loaves by incorporating a tea made from the dried petals into their doughs.
R5Zx1 TIL in traditional Chinese culture, hanging was believed to let a person’s spirit haunt and torment survivors and was used as revenge by women and as defiance by powerless officials. They would often approached it ceremonially, including proper attire.
xVKwo TIL that giant tarantulas sometimes keep tiny frogs as "pets". They protect the frog safe from predators, while the frog eats tiny insects (ants, etc.) that could harm its eggs.