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TIL men in the Victorian era frequently wore corsets, just like women of the time.

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W7k84 TIL of KattenKabinet in Amsterdam, a museum consisting of only cat related stuff
kGGm TIL When billions of dollars in aid flowed to Afghanistan, the money was used to commission an airline to shuttle around UN officials and hire chauffeurs, rather than build local infrastructure or public services
KO4lB TIL the median age of Afghanistan is only 18.9 years. Thus, over half the population is below the age of 19.
9YN0r TIL marriage younger than 13 is permitted in 25 US states despite the UN calling it a “human rights violation” in other countries.
0w6jA TIL in 1982, rocker Billy Idol was staying at the Chateau Marmont in Hollywood. After Idol destroyed his room, the police arrived, and a naked Idol surrendered. He later learned they were not there for him, but were investigating the recent overdose death of John Belushi, who died that same night.