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TIL the metallic odor of copper and iron does not come from the metal itself but from oils in our skin that decompose into volatile substances when we touch the metal

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VGM4 TIL that 1 in 200 US births are to mothers who report that they have never had sex. Relative to “non-virgin” mothers not only do these mothers report lower communication from their parents about sex/contraception, but they were also younger and more likely to have signed chastity pledges.
W7EQd TIL that the expression "i have a bridge to sell you" is a reference to George Parker who conned people into buying the Brooklyn bridge
wOJE TIL the reason for sightings of Bloody Mary, is because of something called the ‘Caputo effect’
MeQOA TIL monkeys can learn to use money. Capuchins that were taught to exchange silver discs for treats began budgeting for foods they liked, buying more of something when the price dropped, and started gambling. Eventually, rich monkeys even figured out they could pay each other for sex.
e0Wng TIL, that gynosome exist.