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TIL that ancient Romans used urine to clean their clothes because the ammonia in urine acted as a natural detergent

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9YW6B TIL the Empire of Japan killed as many as 250,000 Chinese civilians because they helped 67 American bomber crewmen escape.
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9YkW6 TIL that Daniel Day-Lewis was so convincing as a killer in "Gangs of New York," the mom of his 10 year old co-star for "There Will Be Blood" saw the movie, and didn't want her son acting alongside him anymore. The studio sent her "The Age of Innocence" to reassure her Day-Lewis wasn't actually bad.
Mepw8 TIL that in 2010, Korea temporarily removed tariffs on napa cabbage and radish imports because heavy rains and subsequent loss of crops, and therefore lack of kimchi, was considered a national crisis
m1akP TIL: As of today, there are "Witch Camps" in Ghana where women accused of being witches can seek refuge to avoid being killed. Many have mental illnesses or are widows. Since 2012, the gov have been trying to educate the public that witches do not exist. In 2020 there are 4 camps housing over 500.