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TIL that men who ejaculate more frequently significantly lower their risk of prostate cancer. A study in 2016 concluded that there is a statistically significant reduction in the risk of prostate cancer among men who ejaculate more frequently compared to those who ejaculate less frequently.

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0nJL TIL that lemonade, as known in North America, is rare in the rest of the world. Ask for a lemonade in Australia, and you’re likely to get something akin to Sprite.
1a7PP TIL after a British Airways 747 had all 4 engines disabled, the pilot announced it by saying, "Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. We have a small problem. All four engines have stopped. We are doing our damnedest to get them going again. I trust you are not in too much distress.".
W0n8 TIL that while Saudi Arabia abolished slavery in 1962, Sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan publicly endorse the practice in 2003, stating “Slavery is a part of Islam” and whoever wants it abolished is “an infidel.”
exvb TIL: That there are 468,749 Philadelphians on food stamps in a city of 1.5 million people.
MWda TIL while touring The Magnificent 7 Denzel Washington was pressured by a writer for political quotes. Denzel said “You’re in the fortunate position of being able to research and take your time. But with clickbait it doesn’t even need to be true. It just has to be first.” Nothing political was said.