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TIL: The correct way to bribe people, and how the bribery system works in 3rd world countries (courtesy of John McAfee)

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Vw1k TIL Laws against child labour were introduced in Prussia to improve the health of army recruits.
LY4r TIL that the bottom of Converse “All Star” sneakers are covered with felt so that they classify as slippers, and therefore command a lower import tariff.
mAvy TIL That a whipping boys existed in the English court in the middle ages. Since monarchy was appointed by God, no one could punish the Prince for bad behavior. For the whipping boy be an effective tool for discipline often a friend was chosen where the two had emotional bond.
QJMJk TIL Calvin Klein Obsession for Men is used to lure jaguars into camera traps. The cologne contains civetone and vanilla extract, in which the civetone resembles a territorial marking and the vanilla extract sets off a curiosity response.
ANbXo TIL Birds don't fart.