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TIL the SEC pays 10-30% of the fine to whistleblowers whose info leads to over $1m fines

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5V9ln TIL that copper prevents barnacles from attaching to boats.
6mp7 TIL That after defeating Napoleon at Waterloo, the Duke of Wellington went on to seduce two of Napoleon’s former mistresses and was presented Napoleon’s sword and a saucy painting of his sister at the war’s end. One mistress is quoted as having preferred the Duke in bed.
Bllk TIL The Guinness Book of World Records Holds the Record for Being the Book Most Often Stolen from Public Libraries
8aebL TIL The NYPD had operatives in 13 countries.
5YJBk TIL Natural condoms made from bladders and animal skins allow the transfer of body heat between partners. Latex condoms reduce heat transfer, which may contribute to reduced sexual pleasure