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TIL that American women had to wait until 1988 to be allowed to take out business loans without the signature of a male relative.

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yQ5va TIL the first use of the word “selfie” in print was in 2002 when an Australian student posted a picture of his split lip after a drunken party. “Sorry about the focus, it was a selfie,” he wrote on an online forum.
LkMvP TIL about "hysterical strength." Basically, when faced with a life-or-death situation, humans can harness more of their muscle strength than usual, to overcome the obstacle they're facing. This incredible feat is usually associated with people lifting cars to save someone.
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nedj7 TIL Drag Kings have been around since 1867 where they perform as celebrities or with the names Landon Cider, Spikey Van Dykey, Gene Jeanie, Maxxx Pleasure etc