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TIL Teddy Roosevelt's Son Died Flying for the US During WWI. When His Body Was Discovered Behind Enemy Lines, the Germans Gave Him A Full Military Burial With Honors.

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vrJ7 TIL that within a year of being elected in 1980, Ronald Reagan was responsible for repealing restrictions on advertising to children, opening the floodgates for shows like Transformers, GI Joe and Carebears to dominate kids television and toy isles.
Bg7Dd TIL Mao Sugiyama from Japan hosted a public banquet where he served his penis to 5 people who paid $250
NXMZe TIL Every tattoo on a persons body must be cleared with the tattoos artist before appearing on TV or a movie. The tattoo art on a person is actually owned by the tattoo artist
e0jML TIL that mustard or pickle juice are often used to get rid of Charley Horses quickly, and research found that the remedy likely works because Charley horses are caused by misfiring nerves in the muscles, and strong flavors can stimulate nerves in the mouth, which somehow relieves the issue.
dl1r TIL that tears cried for different reasons have different structures which are visible when viewed under a microscope.