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TIL There are naturally occurring self-sustaining nuclear fission reactors in Africa

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b9yA0 TIL Stork embroidery scissors were originally umbilical clamps used by midwives to restrict blood flow before cutting. Midwives began sharpening them as sewing scissors to use during the long awaited times before delivery.
DQkPg TIL that in ghettos in German-occupied Poland in WWII, surrogate currencies were established and residents were forced to exchange their cash and belongings for the currencies of the ghettos they reside. The purpose of this was to prevent locals from leaving.
P1pPE TIL Rottweilers purr like cats
OwKX TIL that 85% of bikinis sold never touch the water
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