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TIL the Kinsey Institute discovered that the correlation between cuddling frequency and overall relationship satisfaction was higher in men than in women. Men DO like to cuddle.

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9YNDr TIL some spiders can live without food OR WATER for over two years. Years.
ne7yr TIL Eli Whitney did not make his fortune from the cotton gin, but a later invention, the milling machine. This machine allowed the North to automate many industries and stay adequately supplied during the American Civil War.
LkMvP TIL about "hysterical strength." Basically, when faced with a life-or-death situation, humans can harness more of their muscle strength than usual, to overcome the obstacle they're facing. This incredible feat is usually associated with people lifting cars to save someone.
7rvEM TIL that Star Wars lore was heavily influenced by Hinduism. George Lucas was a fan of the works of Joseph Campbell and his seminal book “The Hero with a Thousand Faces”. Campbell was responsible for popularizing many Hindu legends and theological concepts in the West through his works.
D1RmD TIL the green cap on a siracha bottle is supposed to mimic the stem of a pepper