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TIL 60% of people in the world don't have a toilet in their home

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nex69 TIL that in the 1950's, donut shops were some of the first food businesses commonly open late at night. They became hot spots for police working the night shift since it gave them a place to grab a snack, fill out paper work, or even just take a break. This is why donuts became associated with cops.
Z8YGo TIL Due to a perception that prunes relieve constipation (perceived as derogatory), distributors stopped using the word "prune" on packaging labels in favor of "dried plums"
Oo8V1 TIL that butterflies sometimes drink turtle's tears to get the necessary sodium for their diet
D1dEV TIL about Chi Chi --American Humane's hero dog of 2018. She lost nearly all four legs — and almost her life after being rescued from a trash bag inside a dumpster. Today, with the help of two sets of prosthetic paws, she uses her sweet demeanor to assist others as a certified therapy dog.
x54B TIL a german company attempted to create spray-on condoms for men with unusually sized or oddly shaped penises, but stopped production when men got intimidated by the machine