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TIL 80% of all historical marriages have been between 2nd cousins or closer

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oBBMW TIL about the Sotadic Zone, a supposed geographic zone proposed by explorer and orientalist Richard F. Burton in which homosexuality is prevalent and celebrated among the indigenous inhabitants
4OoR TIL when doctors recommended Einstein surgery he refused surgery, saying: “I want to go when I want. It is tasteless to prolong life artificially. I have done my share, it is time to go. I will do it elegantly.”
neopW Today I learned that flat-faced dogs like pugs are so deformed that veterinary students can mistake their x-rays for dogs that have been hit by cars. One vet has publicly stated that their nose is so misshapen that they only get enough oxygen when they're intubated with a breathing tube.
EVAp TIL a Mexican priest supported an orphanage for 23 years as a lucha libre wrestler. He is known as Fray Tormenta.
v11wj TIL that in the English language, I.e means "that is" and e.g means " for example". ( In Latin I.e= Id est, e.g = exempli gratia)