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TIL the band Tenacious D sells a “cumrag” as part of their merchandise.

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nev6Y TIL Hawaii is made up of hundreds of islands that span 1500 miles, not just the 8 that most people know
9Y5nX TIL its Bachelor's Day in Ireland. It is an Irish tradition that takes place on Leap Day. Women can initiate dancing and propose a marriage. If the proposal was rejected, the man was expected to buy the woman a silk dress or, by the mid-20th century, a fur coat.
ZLkG TIL: Americans aged 18-29 estimate that 30% of the population identifies as gay. Those aged 65+ assume it’s 20%. Those with a Masters or Doctorate assume it’s 15%. The true percentage is 3.8% identifying as gay.
eVOJ TIL Sugar was first added to chewing gum in 1869. Ironically, a dentist named William Semple was behind the decision.
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