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TIL that the yellow “sweat” stains commonly found on shirts in the armpit region are actually caused by a reaction with deodorants rather than sweat.

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GA4oN TIL that even though spittoons became far less common in the modern era, every justice in the US Supreme Court is provided with a personal spittoon, though the last time a spittoon was recorded as being used as intended was in the early 20th century.
oYLo TIL an Indiana man who repeatedly drugged his wife, raped her in her sleep, and videotaped the assaults over a three year period received no jail time, 8 years home confinement, and a 12 year suspended sentence. Prosecutors had asked for 40 years in prison.
m1GpR TIL that Sea Urchins are called Sea Urchins because Hedgehogs used to be called Urchins until about the 15th century. Sea Urchins are Ocean Hedgehogs.
9wn7X TIL Powdered wigs gained popularity in 17th-18th Europe partly due to syphilis, which caused hair loss and scalp sores. Wigs covered baldness, hid infections, and allowed perfumed powder to mask odors. Their use became a status symbol, spreading beyond medical necessity among elites.
N7YjQ TIL that Chinchillas have 50 hairs per follicle which is why their fur is so soft, like a fine thread count