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TIL that in some Arabic-speaking countries, the missionary position is called "the manner of serpents."

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5vo8 TIL that people will judge pictures of faces as more attractive if their own faces have partially been morphed into the picture. If too much (>22%) is morphed in, the attractiveness-ratings plumit: An evolutionary mechanism to ensure avoiding inbreeding, researchers say
LkLnZ TIL a single mirror produced in Venice in the 15/16th century was worth more than a painting by Raphael, and was about equal to the cost of a naval ship. The creators of the mirrors were so prized the Venetian government would send assassins to kill them if they absconded without permission.
6EA58 TIL "Yoshi" from Super Mario Bros is the character's nickname. His full name is: T. Yoshisaur Munchakoopas
PYG0G TIL there is a collection agency that specializes in collecting library late fees, and have collected over $1 billion in fines on behalf of 2,000 libraries
J1aAk TIL Sea Otters use rocks as tools.