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TIL that cows moo in regional accents.

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b9YL7 TIL there is a functional link between syphilis and the popularity of codpieces in the 1500s. Syphilis showed up in Europe in 1494 shortly after Columbus returned and codpieces appeared around 1500. The codpiece protected the penis, held medicinal ointments and protected stylish clothing.
4XPLw TIL that Monday is also known as the ”Heart attack day” because there is a proven increase in the rate of heart attacks
X0POP TIL the song "The Sun Has Got His Hat On" has a second verse that includes the n-word
E8wW TIL the world’s first licensed armless pilot is also the first armless black-belt.
mxLMp TIL that the state with the largest number of black townships after the Civil War was Oklahoma, with more than 50 townships in the state. Some are still in existence today.