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TIL that “coulrophilia” is a popular subculture of the BDSM community involving the sexual attraction to clowns, in which participants often use clown related costumes, props, and personas during sex.

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MZKV TIL There is no scientific correlation of the old wives tale of cracking your knuckles will cause Arthritis, the cracking is caused by small bubbles bursting fluid which helps lubricate the areas between bones and reduces friction for ease of movement.
J1JO1 Today I learned there's a tree with bark that curls off and scientists aren't sure why this happens
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