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TIL that some Renaissance painters were fascinated by Jesus's penis

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9wg06 TIL in 1895, Alva Vanderbilt shocked American society by divorcing William K. Vanderbilt after allegations of adultery. Alva secured millions, received several estates, and used her fortune to support women’s suffrage, efforts to uplift women of all races and champion social and prison reform.
1aXO4 TIL that being optimistic lower your chance of suffering from sleep disorders and insomnia
PYEDV TIL there’s a missing link in the European bison lineage that scientists call the “Higgs Bison.”
wodA1 TIL Marc Rebillet sold his his spot in line to buy an iPhone for $800 back to a lady who wanted to buy all the iPhone in the store. This was in the 2000's.
5YAp9 TIL That anyone within 18 meters of a gun going off will test positive for GSR (Gunshot Residue).