› added 2 years ago

131

TIL ancient Romans used urine as mouthwash…

Read more smithsonianmag.com

via reddit.com

xV1v7 TIL that the reason why Plankton is eating holographic meatloaf for dinner because holograms are projections of light, and Plankton gain energy through photosynthesis
vA0j TIL Sheila Chandra, singer of classic 80s hit Ever So Lonely, has developed a rare condition called Burning Mouth Syndrome which causes intense pain when speaking or singing, effectively rendering her mute.
r9lM TIL that after a botched circumcision, a boy was raised as a ‘girl’ to prove that gender identity is not inborn. The results of the experiment where catastrophic.
N765Q TIL about Dr. Chester Southam who injected live cancer cells into people with questionable ability to consent, including senile patients under long-term care. He was charged with unprofessional conduct and later went on to become President of the American Association for Cancer Research
wooAM TIL that expectant fathers experience hormonal changes as well. Testosterone and estradiol are lowered.