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TIL that according to the Planned Parenthood website, withdrawal (Pulling out method) is 96% effective if done correctly. The problem is people don’t do it correctly.

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dDZ9Z TIL that science still doesn't truly understand how general anesthetics actually work despite several theories, just that they do.
GY07J TIL that there's actually a phenomenon for pronouncing a word repeatedly until it loses its meaning: semantic satiation
N7DeP TIL that the reason cats were worshipped in Ancient Egypt is because they could protect people from rats and scorpions, among other pests.
4E6N TIL that Queen are the only group in which every member has composed more than one #1 single, and hence, all four members were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2003.
WkrNY TIL most sitcoms two-storey houses will have two staircases going upstairs usually in the living room and in the kitchen. This is meant to provide additional entry and exit points which helps with staging for the characters. Some examples I know: 8 simple rules, Grounded for life and That 70s show.