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TIL The first chocolate bar was made in 1847. Before that, chocolate was exclusively a drink

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rldd TIL that chastity belts weren’t used during medieval times. They were actually used in the 1800’s to prevent children from masturbating and to protect women from sexual harassment in the workplace.
neWo9 National Geographic explorer and grantee Gregg Treinish wants everyone to know about the hidden toxic cost of synthetic fabrics. Tiny, invisible microplastics are entering our waterways straight from our washing machines. About 2,000 synthetic particles are released from washing a single polyester fleece jacket. All clothing items—including cotton and wool—shed micro-fibers when washed, but the natural fibers biodegrade. Synthetic particles don't degrade and can absorb toxins while traveling through the waterways. If they're eaten by small organisms, such as fish, they can bioaccumulate and end up on our dinner plates. Read more about how you can minimize microplastics' impact on the environmentMore from Gregg TreinishClick here to read more about microplastics in the ocean
e09Eb TIL that the Peloponnesian war officially ended in 1996, when the mayors of the two cities signed a peace treaty, although it took place in the years between 431- 404 BC making it last around 2500 years.
e0YLE TIL about "Folie à deux" aka Shared Delusional Disorder, which is a mental disorder where a delusional inducer influences secondary individuals into believing the delusion. It occurs most commonly between two people, but can occur between many people ("folie à plusieurs").
Br4mD TIL the movie "Deep Throat" was made for $47,500, but made at least $30 million, and according to some estimates, it might have brought in as much as $600 million of earnings.