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TIL that in the online dating world, women are afraid of meeting a serial killer. Men are afraid of meeting someone fat.

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AAeg TIL that the catholic church sexual abuse (ignored) cases reach over 100,000
kOVpW TIL Electrolysed water will kill spores and many viruses and bacteria and costs less than a penny per gallon. Turns out zapping salt water with low-voltage electricity creates a couple of powerful yet nontoxic cleaning agents.
JYeaV TIL that Former President John Tyler tried to organize a peace conference in 1861 to avert a civil war. At the same time, his granddaughter was ceremonially hoisting the flag for the Confederate convention in Alabama.
Y7KGd TIL about The Antibiotic Resistance Crisis - Due to the overuse of antibiotics and rapid evolution of bacteria, most of the antibiotics we use today will no longer work in the near future.
loEbN TIL that John Newton was the captain of a slave ship. In 1748 he encountered a severe storm and, although being non-religious, prayed out to God for safety. This event changed his life. He later became a clergy member, an abolitionist, and wrote the hymn "Amazing Grace" about his experience.