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TIL It was found that men infected with toxoplasmosis found the smell of cat urine to be more pleasant than men who were not infected

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Kdw TIL that Albert Michelson, celebrated for his work in discovering the speed of light, got a free education at the US naval accademy just because he hung out by the door to the Whitehouse and went (initially uninvited) for daily morning walks with the President (Grant).
KOZ9R TIL that fitness guru Richard Simmons, known for being accessible in the past, has not appeared in public since 2014. Some have claimed that his housekeeper is holding him captive. A podcast, "Missing Richard Simmons", attempted to investigate his disappearance from public life.
R4j4 TIL when going to battle Rajputs would fashion false trunks for their horses, making them appear to be baby elephants which the enemy’s elephants instinctively would not attack.
rNnrd TIL there are only fifteen world champion boxers who have retired undefeated.
AD8Rl TIL Music is so influential on the brain that the type you listen to actually has the ability to change the way you think and look at the world.