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TIL that the extra fabric in the crotch of women's panties is called a gusset, and its meant to help keep sensitive skin dry and ventilated.

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Bgm1W TIL that Pliny the Elder, the ancient Roman historian, died at the eruption site of Pompeii evacuating survivors out of the area. When his crew began to see ash falling on their vessel as they approached, they advised him to turn back. He responded "Fortune favors the bold" and continued on.
KYZk6 TIL 17-20 people on the waiting list for an organ transplant die every day in the United States and only slightly more than half of the 100,000+ people on the list are expected to receive an organ within five years.
9YPQr TIL James Cameron wanted to direct ‘Terminator’ so badly, that he sold the rights to the producer willing to entertain his wish for $1. While waiting for Arnold Schwarzenegger to become available for the role, Cameron also busied himself by writing ‘Aliens’ and ‘Rambo: First Blood Part II.’
N7yOP TIL The average adult in Indonesia is around 5 feet 1.8 inches tall, making it the country with the lowest average height in the world.
GY88g TIL about the unusual phenomenon of "exploding trees." The trees explode when water in the tree's sap freezes. As the liquid hardens, it expands, eventually bursting the trees open emitting a gunshot-like pop. The exploding trees often bring down others with them, resulting in major damage.