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TIL that an American urologist bought Napoleon’s penis for $40,000.

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VMRl0 TIL Fausta (2nd wife of Roman Emperor Constantine) fell in love with the Emperor's son. He refused her advances. She accused him of making advances. Emperor had his son murdered. Fausta was later rumoured to have had an affair with a slave. Emperor realised his mistake and had her boiled alive.
pYw5G TIL that when they test DNA from hair, they actually analyse the root skin attached to the hair. The hair itself contains no DNA and is useless in the analysis.
vPZ5B TIL otters have little pockets to keep their favourite rocks in when breaking stuff open
e04Ek TIL That glass absorbs 97% of UV rays meaning it's equal to SPF 30 sunscreen.
b4xj TIL Clarence Elkins was denied an appeal on rape/murder charges despite proving the DNA didn’t match. He then did his own investigation, and found the real killer. The prosecutor still refused to overturn the conviction until the atty general publicly shamed him.