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TIL It is thought that the first vibrator may have been made by Cleopatra, by filling a tube with bees.

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e01Kb TIL the school lunch program was passed to help the military, as many men were turned away from health problems due to childhood malnutrition. It also prioritized the interests of agriculture and the food industry.
MjX0 TIL every Passover, one Arab-Israeli man buys all of Israel’s grain products, or ‘chametz,’ worth over $150 million for only $4,800. Afterwards he gives it back.
9w7A7 TIL The US Navy still operates wooden ships.
WkVQ9 TIL the only plane allowed to take off after all flights were grounded on 9/11 was carrying antivenin to a hospital. It was escorted by two fighter jets and is credited with saving the man's life.
nD6d TIL there is a High School football coach who never punts and always does onside kicks. He has won 4 state titles doing this.