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TIL That the Lactational Amenorrhea Method is a natural birth control based on exclusive breastfeeding that suppresses ovulation. It’s 98% effective for six months postpartum but only if you haven't resumed your period, breastfeed on demand, and include night feeds.

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PYXg TIL that a 67 million-year-old dinosaur mummy was found in 2007, a lot the body still in tact.
5gXr TIL the guy who invented E-gold (90’s bitcoin) was indicted on federal charges of money laundering, conspiracy and operating an unlicensed money transmitting business.
v1Xo4 TIL the Hawaiian Pizza was invented in Canada, and is the most popular pizza in Australia, accounting for 15% of pizza sales.
1aaA8 TIL: In the state of Maryland, one is required to declare a "belief in the existence of God" in order to serve any public/elected office of profit or trust. (Article 37 of the state constitution)
yVO0a TIL despite their strong 'drinking culture', it's actually against the law for Brits to get drunk inside a pub. The punishment for the crime is a fine of up to £200.