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TIL: even though humans have been getting taller for the past several thousand years, we're still not as tall as we used to be pre-civilization

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j66bM TIL that two separate historical figures have died from laughter at a joke about figs. Chrysippus of Soli and King Martin of Aragon
nA9B TIL that Thomas Jefferson impregnated one of his slaves, and then enslaved his child. (And quite possibly five more)
XEOkE TIL robin williams did over the phone stand up to Spielberg to cheer him up while he was making schlinders list
5VlZD TIL that frozen pierogis can’t be cooked in the microwave just on their own, and that’s why my stomach is upset.
DLEY TIL that after Betelgeuse goes supernova, it will be brighter than a full moon and visible during the day. It will shine for weeks/months before fading away.