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TIL according to a public health researcher from the University of Arizona, there's a high risk of cross contamination from using "reusable toilet paper" (aka "family cloth"), the germs can result in illness, and that the majority of people who use the cloth wipes are not washing them correctly.

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GAlJ7 TIL Kate Bush was the first artist to use a wireless microphone headset (first made with just a clothing hanger) which let her dance as she sang!
KOE5J TIL in 2016, "a boy was killed and 20 others infected by anthrax released when retreating permafrost exposed the frozen carcass of a reindeer killed by the bacteria at least 75 years earlier; 2,000 present-day reindeer were infected, too, carrying and spreading the disease further."
kJ8ng TIL - the oldest cat ever recorded was Creme Puff according to the 2010 edition of Guinness World Records. She died aged 38 years and 3 days.
v185r TIL that The Tornados' 1966 "Do You Come Here Often" is considered UK's first major label release of a gay themed pop song. The instrumental tune featured overdubbed flirty same-sex banter, at a time when violation of sodomy laws was punishable with prison time.
p8ADA TIL that San Francisco had an outbreak of BUBONIC PLAGUE in 1900–1904 that killed 119. While city officials acted quickly to contain it, California Gov. Henry Gage covered it up to protect the powerful railroads and other businesses. Some newspapers helped by defaming the city health commissioner.