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TIL that the Ancient Egyptians used Crocodile dung for birth control

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1Gad TIL three Mexicans got lost at sea and drifted from Mexico almost to Australia over the course of 9 months. They survived by eating raw fish and drinking rain water.
lmVA TIL of Pope Fabian who served as Pope from 236-250. During the election he was not under any serious consideration until a dove landed on his head which signaled to everyone present that the Holy Spirit had marked him as the next Pope
XQrR TIL Julia Stewart, who worked as a waitress at an IHOP at 16 years old, worked her way up through various jobs to become a President at Applebees. After being passed over for CEO, she returned to IHOP, became CEO, and later acquired Applebees.
awYjA TIL The French People Called The Austrian Queen Of France ‘Austrian Woman’ Because In French It Would Be Made To Sound Like Bitch (Autrichienne = Austrian, Chienne = Bitch)
ZBDY TIL that the Single Men ‘Don’t See The Need’ To Wash Bed Sheets Frequently