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TIL that there is DNA evidence indicating Humans and Neanderthals interbred

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Brjlx TIL of the "cargo cult" belief, in which pre-industrial societies mimic western activities, such as the building of mock airstrips, and performing daily rituals such as dressing as parading soldiers, which they believe will cause spiritual agents to deliver highly desired cargo such as in WW2 arenas
yk0v TIL (Monty Python member) Graham Chapman’s last words were “Sorry for saying fuck”
jNENN TIL Ancient romans recycled their pee. They peed in pots and emptied them in a barrel which they left on the street when filled. A public service would pick it up to turn the pee into ammonia which they used as bleach, mouthwash and more
1a56X TIL cat burglars across Europe have been know to pump anaesthetic gas into victims residences via the AC unit.
j6XAQ TIL Silphium is an unidentified/extinct plant - the exact identity is unclear, highly debated - that was used as a contraceptive and an abortifacient by ancient Greeks and Romans. The plant was also used as seasoning, medicine, perfume, aphrodisiac.