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TIL that the story of the Dutch "Tulip Mania" is wildly exaggerated, and was propaganda created by religious Calvinists to promote the notion that "wealth is ungodly"

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8eJeV TIL that because of the suspended game rule, Juan Soto played and hit a home run in a game that took place before his Major League debut.
JYNx1 TIL US Marine SSgt Jonathan Turner’s remains were to be boxed up and mailed from CA to GA, but hundreds from motorcycle group "The Patriot Guard Riders" stepped up to create a dignified caravan to bring his remains home. Turner served 7 tours in Iraq & Afghanistan and died of combat wounds in CA.
eJDJ TIL that a woman faked her entire tragedy and the loss of her husband during the 9/11 attacks and became President of the Support Network in New York
5Ly9 TIL Green Eggs and Ham was banned in China for allegedly supporting Communism, having references to bestiality, and because the ham looked like a penis
DAEg TIL Americans and Europeans use their utensils differently because forks weren’t largely available to the British colonies until the 1750’s, so Americans had to use rounded table knives and spoons to eat, without stabbing their food.