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TIL Finnish WWII sniper Simo Häyhä, who killed 505 Soviet soldiers in less than 100 days, didn’t even use a telescopic sight.

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KgNB TIL that a man was not only born with two functional penises, but with an extra limb growing out from between his genitals and anus, allowing him to seemingly shake hands with his own arsehole.
dY6j TIL That the story of Jesus, born of a virgin, of royal descent, child teacher, 12 disciples, etc. was not novel at the origins of Christianity and has been a recurring theme in many religious mythologies.
5Y4PD TIL That after having a baby in the netherlands, families are ENTITLED to kraamzorg, postnatal maternity care and training administered at home by trained maternity nurses. These nurses will not only assist in teaching and guiding new parents but also help around the house with general maintenance.
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Oo00g TIL about Nelly Bly, America’s first investigative journalist who faked being crazy and was sent to an asylum, where she experienced misdiagnosis, abuse, and harassment. In 1887, “Behind Asylum Bars” was printed. A grand jury investigation soon forced NYC to allocate more money for the mentally ill.