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TIL The "New England Vampire Panic" was an event in the 19th century where people thought that "consumption"(Tuberculosis) was actually the result of vampires. It got to the point where people would dig up those who died of Tuberculosis and stake them through the heart.

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4XplN TIL Despite being apex predators, orcas do not see humans as prey and they are even docile to them in some circumstances. There are no modern reports of fatalities caused by wild orcas.
KOmva TIL sharks are called "swimming noses" because 2/3 of their brains are olfactory lobes. They can smell blood in water at 1 part per million from hundreds of meters away. But their sense of taste isn't linked to their nose and is not as developed, so often they bite once then decide not to kill.
laRN TIL that Steve Harvey believes women should not date non religious men, for they dont have morals (despite him cheating on all previous wifes) and that men only cheat because their wife allows them to.
QNeLe TIL Wife selling was an alternative to expensive divorce in 17th century England. The sake was announced in advance and took the form of an auction, often at a local market, to which the wife would be led by a halter (usually of rope but sometimes of ribbon)around her neck, or arm.
neo4W TIL A house cat bit its owner in the middle of the night to alert the family for the house fire. The family got out in time with no injuries and the fire department confirmed the cat was partially responsible for the rescue, "Hero kitty"