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TIL the Talmud says Jesus was fathered by a Roman soldier named "Pantera"

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awYgb TIL That up until the 1970's it was common to own a slave in the Philippines
0d6aA TIL that Judge Judy isn’t officially a judge; she’s actually an arbitrator and her show depicts real-life civil disputes dressed up like it’s real court
rRk64 TIL the Japanese word "Matchpump" マッチポンプ means "Stirring up trouble to get credit from the solution."
neWo9 National Geographic explorer and grantee Gregg Treinish wants everyone to know about the hidden toxic cost of synthetic fabrics. Tiny, invisible microplastics are entering our waterways straight from our washing machines. About 2,000 synthetic particles are released from washing a single polyester fleece jacket. All clothing items—including cotton and wool—shed micro-fibers when washed, but the natural fibers biodegrade. Synthetic particles don't degrade and can absorb toxins while traveling through the waterways. If they're eaten by small organisms, such as fish, they can bioaccumulate and end up on our dinner plates. Read more about how you can minimize microplastics' impact on the environmentMore from Gregg TreinishClick here to read more about microplastics in the ocean
YakB TIL that there are over 100 tribes around the world who reject contact with the outside world.