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TIL that in 1935 Germany, 80% of prisoners held through protective custody in concentration camps were there for alleged homosexuality.

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X0L9X TIL from the 1850s to 1914, the city of Dachau, Germany had an artist colony, attracting artists from across Europe, such as landscape painters and printmakers
ENyx TIL the Colt’s punter borrowed $100 for poker and turned it into $1,400. He used the funds for a trip to Miami to take part in a kicking competition for prospects. He made 9 consecutive field goals starting at 25 yards and moving 5 yards out each time. He was then offered a scholarship to WVU.
m1m1p TIL US researchers found an inverse correlation between testicular size and the degree to which men participated in aspects of parenthood, such as changing diapers and feeding duties.
M9wa TIL that a species of self-cloning crayfish was discovered in the German pet trade in the 1990’s. Every individual is female and genetically identical. There are no known natural populations.
OoPQe TIL that dolphins need to leap out of the water (porpoising) when they’re swimming fast because they need additional oxygen to keep up with the physical exertion.