Reply to TIL about Ostentatio genitalium (Latin for "display of the genitals") - term that refers to artistic emphasis of the genitals of Christ in Renaissance paintings by mayoronczka

Reply to comment by bentoboxing in TIL that in the early 80s, Dr. Dre was a successful electro DJ with his group World Class Wreckin' Cru. Daft Punk mentions Dre in their song “Teachers,” about artists that influenced them by avec_serif

Reply to comment by FastWalkingShortGuy in TIL that in the early 80s, Dr. Dre was a successful electro DJ with his group World Class Wreckin' Cru. Daft Punk mentions Dre in their song “Teachers,” about artists that influenced them by avec_serif

Reply to comment by releasethedogs in TIL that in the early 80s, Dr. Dre was a successful electro DJ with his group World Class Wreckin' Cru. Daft Punk mentions Dre in their song “Teachers,” about artists that influenced them by avec_serif

Reply to TIL that in the early 80s, Dr. Dre was a successful electro DJ with his group World Class Wreckin' Cru. Daft Punk mentions Dre in their song “Teachers,” about artists that influenced them by avec_serif

Reply to comment by [deleted] in TIL that calls directed to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline rose by 27% after the release of 1-800-273-8255 by American rapper Logic. by Sun_Aria

Reply to comment by [deleted] in TIL that calls directed to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline rose by 27% after the release of 1-800-273-8255 by American rapper Logic. by Sun_Aria

Reply to comment by Jcrown6351 in TIL an instrumental version of The BeeGees' "How Deep is Your Love" was playing in the plaza of the World Trade Center on 9/11 as the towers fell and there is video where the music can be heard as a man falls to his death. by heartsforpockets

Reply to comment by starkfr in TIL Snow is an excellent insulator because it consists of about 90–95 percent trapped air (fresh). This is the reason why igloos are warmer inside than outside, and why some animals in colder regions build snow caves to spend the winter while hibernating. by SunCloud-777

Reply to comment by CrashTest-DummyThicc in TIL the "Elf on the Shelf" a "Christmas Tradition," existed WELL BEFORE 2005, they were called "Knee Hugger Elves" by dorian-araneda

Reply to TIL about Saturnalia - a Roman Holiday held between 17 - 23 December. The holiday was celebrated with a sacrifice at the Temple of Saturn, in the Roman Forum, and a public banquet, followed by private gift-giving, continual partying, and a carnival atmosphere. by TurboBennett

Reply to comment by heeroguy in TIL the song "Buffalo Gals" sung by the future Mr. and Mrs. Bailey in "It's a Wonderful Life" is about the prostitutes of Buffalo, New York. by baby_blue_eyes

Reply to TIL the song "Buffalo Gals" sung by the future Mr. and Mrs. Bailey in "It's a Wonderful Life" is about the prostitutes of Buffalo, New York. by baby_blue_eyes

Reply to TIL one of the first use of avant-garde technique of tape manipulation in music was the 1955 hit "Jingle Bells" by The Singing Dogs. Using a razor, Carl Weismann cut, then spliced sounds of dog barks together, correcting speed, pitch and melody of the resulting tape. It reached #22 on Billboard. by Bubbly-Incident

Reply to TiL it was Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" that popularized the expression "Merry Christmas". by thewickerstan

Reply to comment by AnthillOmbudsman in TIL about Wacky cakes, (AKA crazy cakes), which were created as the result of rationing during World War II, and which are unique in that unlike many pastries and desserts, no eggs, butter or milk are used to make the cake batter. by abaganoush

Reply to TIL that the 1987 debut studio album by American thrash metal band Death Angel, was recorded while all members were under 20, with drummer Andy Galeon just 14 years old. by FC_Twente_Benson

Reply to comment by ElfMage83 in TIL that The Specials singer Terry Hall was abducted by a paedophile ring in France when he was 12 years old by Disastrous-Spirit543

Reply to TIL that in 1983, Purina's Chuck Wagon dog food was given a promotional video game for the Atari 2600 called "Chase the Chuck Wagon". It could only be received by proof of purchase labels and is considered the "Holy Grail" of Atari 2600 video game collecting. by ZootyCutie

Reply to comment by wildadragon in TIL Korea has soy sauce older than USA by SmashScrapeFlip

Reply to comment by inStLagain in TIL that when Unsolved Mysteries aired a segment on missing child Nyleen Marshall, they were contacted by a man who thought he might have gone to school with Nyleen. This turned out not to be Nyleen, but a different missing child, Monica Bonilla, who had been abducted by her noncustodial parent. by TychaBrahe

Reply to comment by pickleer in TIL that roosters don’t have a penis. They pump their sperm into females using a 'cloacal kiss' by [deleted]

Reply to TIL Western music traveled to China in the 80s through these cracked cassette tapes. Once discarded as trash, and shipped to China's black market from abroad, they were purposefully destroyed by labels to prevent resales. And these tapes influenced a generation of musicians in China. by fangz_fabricated

Reply to The TikTok Trend That Triggered a Diabetes Drug Shortage by SimpleDumbIdiot