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TIL there are photographs of old veterans who fought in Napoleon’s Grande Armée.

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e0gPD Contrary to long-standing theory, organized religion appeared long before cultures began adopting agriculture.
a8vl9 TIL There is a psychological syndrome called the “Tetris Effect”, where things we focus on for long periods of time effect our thoughts, perceptions, and dreams.
xVDm1 TIL that Sperm whales regularly hunt and kill giant squid, resulting in epic battles between the two giant animals. We know this (despite the fact it has never been seen or filmed) due to scars on the heads of sperm whales
PJ7G TIL that US Marine John Kelly was the last person to be awarded 2 Medals of Honor. He ran 100 yards in advance of the front line and attacked an enemy machine gun nest, killed the gunner with a grenade, shot another man with his pistol, and returned with 8 prisoners. He was 19.