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TIL the question of whether or not everyday fabrics can prevent the spread of disease isn't new. Scientists farted into petri dishes clothed and naked, finding that clothing (while it may allow the smell through) did appear to stop the bacteria

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JY80k TIL Warren Zevon's famous "Werewolves of London" was the product of Phil Everly jokingly telling Zevon to adapt the title of the film Werewolf of London into a song and dance craze. Zevon and others wrote the song in 15 minutes
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