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TIL in 1994, the U.S. Surgeon General was forced to resign after condoning the idea of teaching masturbation in schools to help prevent the spread of AIDS.

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nevo TIL “Batman” was created not just by Bob Kane, but also a partner, Bill Finger, who was never credited for anything Batman related until recently. He is responsible for the original ideas of the Batman persona, costume, Gotham, characters, etc.
e0EjE TIL that in 1625, a restoration of the Sistine Chapel was carried out by Simone Lagi, the "resident gilder", who wiped the ceiling with linen cloths and cleaned it by rubbing it with bread. His report states that the frescoes "were returned to their previous beauty without receiving any harm".
5Y8Ep TIL a virus (Adv36) can cause obesity and might actually be one of the causes for current high obesity rates.
0w5Yp TIL: There exists a health problem that affects thumbs due to excessively playing video games. It's call Nintendonitis.
EgyMw Today I learned from the 1950s to 1970s, attempts were made at running bus services between London and India. The trip took about 50 days, cost about $100, and buses are said to have included private bunks and even a kitchen.