‘The Sperminator' is Hanging Up the Cup – Relive His Story From The Beginning!
The New York Post was the first major media outlet to report on Ari Nagel, who has been dubbed "The Sperminator" due to his prolific sperm donations. This Father's Day we've learned that after more than 17 years of donating his genetic material to complete strangers and generating 176 offspring (and five more on the way) across five continents, The Sperminator is retiring. The CUNY math prof is throwing in the (used) towel ahead of his 50th birthday in August. Relive his story from the beginning right here!
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‘The Sperminator' is Hanging Up the Cup – Relive His Story From The Beginning!
The New York Post was the first major media outlet to report on Ari Nagel, who has been dubbed "The Sperminator" due to his prolific sperm donations. This Father's Day we've learned that after more than 17 years of donating his genetic material to complete strangers and generating 176 offspring (and five more on the way) across five continents, The Sperminator is retiring. The CUNY math prof is throwing in the (used) towel ahead of his 50th birthday in August. Relive his story from the beginning right here!
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