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jNENN TIL Ancient romans recycled their pee. They peed in pots and emptied them in a barrel which they left on the street when filled. A public service would pick it up to turn the pee into ammonia which they used as bleach, mouthwash and more
VBXk TIL in Australia “Adult industry workers” can claim tax deductions on the cost of buying lubricant, tissues, and repairing vibrators.
E1lwp TIL that an Indian man tried to sue his parents for giving birth to him without his consent
B69D TIL that after the Empire State Building opened in New York City in 1931, much of its office space went unrented. It was nicknamed the “Empty State Building” by New Yorkers and didn’t become profitable until 1950.
VK1Q TIL that a woman struck and killed a teenage boy while driving her SUV, then sued the dead boy and his family because the event caused her “emotional distress”.