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TIL while toilet paper was invented in 1857, splinter-free toilet paper was not invented until 1935

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PYojZ TIL that the oldest known domesticated dog remains are over 14,000 years old. The dog died young and is unlikely to have been much use to humans. Nevertheless, it was buried in an elaborate grave alongside two humans.
8GAX TIL that people have been calling each other ‘douche bags’ since the 60’s
71nP TIL During WWI, On christmas of 1914, the british and germans lay down their weapons, crossed no man’s land, and joined each other to celebrate. They exchanged food, played games, sang songs, and even attended burials for each side. This was seen as a symbolic moment during the conflict.
GAQ5j TIL that new chemotherapy can kill all solid tumors in animal trials and the treatment will now begin trials on humans.
neJYo TIL 536 was the worst year to be alive in the history of mankind