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TIL that it was believed that women with bound feet developed extra strong vaginal muscles because of the mincing steps they took, thus making sex more pleasurable.

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78YaM TIL About "Marriage by Proxy" where couples can be married in some US states with only one of them physically present and the other represented by a stand-in. One state, Montana, a "double proxy" is possible where neither party is present at the wedding.
JBJ1 TIL that, even though people often question the safety of vaccine ingredients, a typical dose contains less mercury than a tuna sandwich
7OdZ TIL Socrates (469-399 B.C.) criticized the youth of his time for overindulging in luxuries and disrespecting their parents
b9eWZ TIL: In an effort to reduce drunk driving, the city of Austin, TX will waive parking tickets if a receipt showing that a ride-share company, taxi or bus was used within 24 hours of receiving the ticket
Y71Xd TIL of Saint Lawrence or Laurence. The deacon was roasted alive on a giant grill during the persecution of Valerian. It is said his last words were: "I'm well done on this side. Turn me over!". He is now the patron saint of cooks, chefs, and comedians.