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TIL The 1877 novel Black Beauty was a watershed for the recognition of animal cruelty, especially horses, as an important issue. It spurred reforms in both the US and England, leading to the abolishment of the “bearing rein”- a cruel Victorian device that severely damaged the necks of horses.

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BrALK TIL Disney paid Paramount at least $115M in 2010 to buy the distribution rights of Marvel’s “The Avengers”. As part of the deal, it was Paramount that was shown in the movie’s opening title despite NOT being the one who owned, financed, marketed & distributed the film. It later grossed over $1.5B.
bpQ0 TIL Studies have shown that smoking can actually shorten your penis by as much as a centimeter.
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VAD4 TIL that in a 2004 study, Chinese women who ate mushrooms and drank green tea reduced their risk of breast cancer by nearly 90%
OGx4Y TIL There's a Federal Railroad Administration which allows you to report when and where trains have blocked a crossing for unreasonable amounts of time.