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TIL in the 1900’s tampons were soaked in opium and belladonna to relieve pain and relax the vagina.

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BryDy TIL politicians mocked John Adams, nicknaming him "His Rotundity" after he had suggested that the president should be titled like royalty, suggesting titles such as, "His Majesty the President" and “His Highness, the President of the United States of America, and Protector of the Rights of the Same"
OGy5e TIL earlier condoms were made from fish bladder or sheep gut.
v16kL TIL that plain grey shirt Mark Zuckerburg wears all the time costs between $300 and $400
69oAZ TIL that cars must have at least three-quarters of a tank in order to leave Singapore, in order to stop them from buying cheaper gas in Malaysia and circumventing Singapore's gas tax
BrBpK TIL mass deaths due to the governmental acts of criminal omission and neglect is called Democide