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TIL 5000 years ago the Chinese created nail polish and used it to symbolize wealth and power among the elite. It was forbidden among the general population. Reports exist of commoners sentenced to die for wearing it.

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QlMp TIL 63% of Arab Americans are Christian
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npBP TIL: the term vagina means “sword holder” in Latin.
4kRYb TIL that falling asleep while on watch duty during a war time could result in death or other lawful punishment according to the article 113 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).