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TIL a rape is likelier to result in pregnancy than an incident of consensual sex. That’s even after controlling for birth control and the woman’s age.

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71mL TIL that Every one of the 100 highest peaks in the world is in the Himalayas.
yxQV TIL the concept of national parks was called the greatest idea America ever had. The idea to protect natural wonders for the enjoyment of future generations was unprecedented worldwide before Yellowstone.
w5o1 TIL when asked about his relatively low-profile film career after winning the Oscar with ‘Amadeus’, F. Murray Abraham (Salieri) said, “Even though I won the Oscar, I can still take the subway in New York, and nobody recognizes me. Some actors might find that disconcerting, but I find it refreshing.”
Qeke TIL in 1981 a man named Roger Fischer had an idea for a volunteer to have ICBM launch codes put in their chest cavity. In the event of an emergency, the volunteer would carry a knife to be killed with. It was meant to force the personal killing of one man to start the impersonal killing of millions.
PY4Zw TIL The words Mama and Papa (and minor variations) are used all around the world when referring to parents.