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TIL That having older brothers increases a male’s chance of being homosexual

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GY8P5 TIL that among all the equipment that cavers (spelunkers) need are also containers for securely transporting urine. On longer trips, containers for securely transporting feces out of the cave are carried as well. They must not leave behind that can disturb ecosystem in caves.
bgVZ TIL dogs kick after they pee and poo to mark their territory further, not necessarily to cover it up. The glands in their paws help to mark and spread their scent in the dirt and grass surrounding the area.
YpV97 TIL that three quarters of the Ikea Catalog is CGI
epRJk TIL between 28 October 1918 and 9 November 1918, Germany was a parliamentary monarchy. The Chancellor was no longer reliant on the Emperor's confidence, but rather on the parliament, the Reichstag. The consent of the Reichstag was also needed to declare war and conclude peace, not just the Emperor's
QJ8YL TIL the reason Converse shoes have a piece of felt on the sole is so they can be classified as a slipper instead of a sneaker. By doing this they are able to lower their import tariff tax from 37.5% to only 3%.