TIL when the Allies liberated Nazi Belgium, they discovered a large amount of thorium sent to Germany was not being used for weapons but rather radioactive toothpaste

2 years ago by Ullallulloo to c/todayilearned

kamenlady 26 points 2 years ago

He even had a note about the cost of a sex worker he had hired (who, in his opinion at least, had been too expensive; when questioned he responded that he had intended to bring this up with the relevant authorities but hadn’t got around to it yet).

The chemist

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leo 13 points 2 years ago

Don't know why, but this was on my phone.

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Ephera 9 points 2 years ago

Well, uh, here's a pun for the Germans: Für ein strahlendes Lächeln.

Best I can do for the English speakers: For a radiant smile.

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geneva_convenience 2 points 2 years ago

No waste on the surplus

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