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TIL that guide horses exist, just like dogs do. Often miniature horses are used, a breed that is close to dog-sized. The idea dates back to 1943.

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mxrnv TIL that in Washington state you can challenge someone to mutual combat and fight in the street. Both parties have a free pass to engage in violence with their bare fists with no weapons. As long as both parties consent to the fight, the police will allow it to occur.
4DXb TIL The ADHD drugs Ritalin and Adderall bind to the same receptors in the brain as cocaine and methamphetamine, respectively. Ritalin has the same effect on the brain as cocaine and Adderall has the same effect as meth, and the only difference is their potency.
gMZR9 TIL The world's tallest man as of 2006 was asked to help remove plastic from a dolphin's stomach, and he succeeded by sticking his arm down the dolphins' esophagus and pulling out the plastic by hand
Wkwmd TIL that when Einstein's first marriage was failing, he and his wife decided to try and continue the relationship for the sake of their children. However, Einstein compiled a list of cruel demands that his wife must adhere to, including "you will stop speaking to me, if I request it".
OoJRL TIL 1976 Farrah Fawcett red swimsuit poster has sold over 12 million copies. Two years after her death, the swimsuit was donated to Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, along with an original copy of the poster, her personal Charlie’s Angels script book, and other personal items.