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TIL that China, by a large margin, consumes the most salt per citizen

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m1xNP TIL that the Schwartzkopff torpedo was based on the Whitehead design. Schwartzkopff translates to Blackhead. In 2 battles where this torpedo was employed, 3 ships were sunk.
My6b TIL that the penis is shaped like that to scoop off the semen of rivals in the vagina. Also the last drops of a guy’s ejaculate actually have spermacide in them, to make sure that a guy coming next will have less of a chance.
4XXO5 TIL water is served hot in China.
oR1LL TIL that the Bishop of Orlando is also considered Bishop of the Moon. This is because, according to Catholic law, newly discovered lands belong to the bishop of the port-of-departure of the expedition (Apollo 11).
Zp8Dv TIL that Charles Lindbergh’s son, Charles Lindbergh Jr., was kidnapped at 20 months old. The kidnapper picked up a cash ransom for $50,000 leaving a note of the child’s location. The child was not found at the location. The child’s remains were found a month later not far from the Lindbergh’s home.