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TIL that psychopaths are less likely to catch contagious yawning than empathetic people.

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wol0J TIL that Napoleon's penis was amputated during an autopsy shortly after his death in 1821. Since then it has passed through several owners. It was purchased by John K. Lattimer in 1977, and it remains in his family.
9wrQB TIL the wheel was first used for making pottery before it was used for transportation.
Egx0W TIL not only do Sea Cucumbers breathe through their butt…other sea creatures also use an inhale anus contraction as a chance to sneak inside the sea cucumber for shelter
EgVe7 TIL the word "nuclear" is very often mis-spoken as "nucular". The pronunciation has often been used to signify low intellect and it has been said by numerous famous people and referenced in shows like Family Guy, the Simpsons and Woody Allen's 1989 film Crimes and Misdemeanors
Kpm9 TIL in his will, Shakespeare bequeathed the bulk of his large estate to his eldest daughter, and though the will scarcely mentions his wife, he made a point to leave her “my second best bed.”