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TIL that almost nothing is known of the social organization or religious beliefs of the people who erected tens of thousands of menhirs (large upright stones) across Europe, Asia and Africa. There is not even any trace of these people's language.

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5pYp TIL in 1504 a German knight named Götz von Berlichingen lost his right arm when enemy cannon fire forced his own sword against him. He had two mechanical hands made for him, capable of holding a shield to a feathered pen. He was then known as Götz of the Iron Hand.
NXx1J TIL the city of Sialkot, Pakistan makes about 70% of all footballs/soccer balls in the world
YpkMx TIL that Penis Captivus is a rare occurrence in intercourse when the muscles in the vagina clamp down on the penis much more firmly than usual (a form of vaginismus), making it impossible for the penis to withdraw from the vagina.
VM5k8 TIL a medical fetish company donated medical scrubs to a UK hospital after requests by UK National Health Service reps. The company bills itself as “the only online store 100% dedicated to Medical Fetish, Kink and Roleplay” with “genuine medical grade items.”
wLlVY TIL the salary of the President of Laos is $1,600.