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TIL that Nazi monuments were built of special materials so they would make aesthetically pleasing ruins

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W7RQ9 TIL about the most prolific art smuggler in US law enforcement history, Subhash Kapoor. The true extent of loot taken from countries around the world is unknown but one of the statues stolen from India went for 5 million dollars -- sold to the National Gallery of Australia.
awKAM Today I learned you're not supposed to rinse right after brushing your teeth, but actually wait a few minutes.
5YAGQ TIL that The Male Brain Is Hardwired To Prioritize Sex Over Food. Researchers from the University College London found that the male brain has specific neurons that can override the desire to eat for sex, according to their study published in the journal Nature.
NXEaP TIL that since citizens of Turkmenistan receive free gas from the government, many citizens just leave their stove burners running 24/7 to avoid paying unnecessarily for matches.
DOZp TIL only 13% of Molly seized in NY contained MDMA. The synthetic formula mimics some of the effects but constantly changes to avoid regulation. Any time the gov’t bans a compound, the chemists simply alter the formula with no regard to the effect of its users, targeting 12-17 yr olds as guinea pigs.