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TIL: Prisoners in Sweden live better than the low income American

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0dag1 TIL of "The Perfumed Garden", a 15th century arabic sex manual. On top of sex advice and hygiene tips for men and women, it also lists 30 different names for the penis and 40 names for the vulva
KYRV9 TIL in 1967, Singapore experienced a mass panic over shrinking genitals; hundreds of men ran to hospitals convinced their penises were retracting into their bodies due to “genital retraction syndrome”
PY5Wg It turns out artificial sweeteners and carbs — when consumed together — trip up the brain and mess with metabolism. These effects can lead to insulin intolerance, diabetes, and weight gain. This research suggests that downing a diet soda isn't so bad for you if consumed alone. What could be bad for health is when the drink comes with a side of fries.
nWlm7 TIL that in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, there is a dessert called "klappertaart". This Dutch-influenced cake (taart in Dutch) included coconuts ("kelapa", spelled as klapper in Dutch) in its recipe, as they were plentiful in the area. It was originally served for Dutch families in the province.
p8oPN TIL about “Team Lioness,” one of Kenya’s first group of all-female Rangers, organized in 2017. While protecting the area surrounding Amboseli National Park from poachers, these 8 women are also involved with community education and are the first in their families to be employed.