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TIL Famous “Tunnel of Love” found in Ukraine, originally was used to conceal the transport of military hardware

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8rQ4 TIL that the practice of binding the feet of girls in China was believed to make sexual intercourse more pleasurable.
NN1 TIL Nickelodeon has a time capsule that holds important items from 1992 voted on by kids.
R7EG1 TIL in 1995, after the U.S. Congress attempted to deny foreign aid to Turkey, the mayor of Izmir, Turkey banned the sale of Dole bananas, mistakenly believing that then-Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole owned the fruit company.
jNxoX TIL that before Joe Montana led a 92 yard game-winning drive in the Super Bowl, he was so calm in the huddle that he noticed John Candy in the stands.
0MQ5 TIL the modern handshake dates back to the 5th century BC in ancient Greece. It originated from swordsman greeting each other with their weapon hand free, showing no sign to fight.