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TIL that in traditional Chinese medicine, a tiger penis is said to have important therapeutic properties. The penis of a tiger when consumed is said to be a potent aphrodisiac and an effective treatment for erectile dysfunction. However, there is no scientific evidence to support this.

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Z81NR TIL the purpose of menhirs, over 50,000 large man-made upright stones distributed across Europe, Asia and Africa, still remains unknown to archeologists.
aw4nA TIL King C. Gillette, creator of Gillette Razors, was a Utopian Socialist and co-authored a book with Upton Sinclair.
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
ADBXd TIL Apples were introduced to North America by colonists in the 17th century, and the first apple orchard on the North American continent was planted in Boston by Reverend William Blaxton in 1625. The only apples native to North America are crab apples, which were once called "common apples".
R7EVl TIL in 1980, ABC tried to duplicate Saturday Night Live with an edgier show called Fridays. By the 3rd episode some stations refused to air it due to objectionable content concerning zombie gore, cannibalism and blasphemous humor. Several writers would go on to make Seinfeld - including Larry David.