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TIL that in Bhutan, drawing erect penises on things is considered a sign of good luck

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LkRLZ TIL that many children from 2-5 years will develop maladaptive sleeping behavior following surgical procedures and anesthesia, so parents please mentally prepare yourselves.
LWdp TIL The British king or queen has two birthdays; their real birth date and one assigned to them during the summer, to assure better weather for the parade
RrKj TIL that, in 1986, US Congress passed a bill to impose sanctions against South Africa because of apartheid. Reagan vetoed it. But Congress overrode his veto. This foreign policy override was the first of its kind in the 20th century.
78alO TIL that the Prussian commander at the Battle of Waterloo, Von Blucher was 73 years and in constant pain when he led his forces into battle to help defeat Napoleon.
D1Oer TIL about the Bay of Jars. A collection of ancient Roman ceramic jars found in the waters outside Rio de Janeiro suggesting that the ancient Romans visited Brazil centuries before the Portuguese.