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TIL of "Münchhausen trilemma" which expresses that absolute truth is impossible because someone can just ask "Why?" forever which leads to 1 of 3 options; the proof and theory end up the same, infinite regression of the proof, or one party simply gives up and accepts a truth without actual proof

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R7W0a TIL after his presidency, US Grant lost nearly every cent in a Ponzi scheme. Shortly after, he was diagnosed with terminal throat cancer. Pushing through the pain, and with the help of Mark Twain, Grant penned his autobiography in order to not leave his wife with no financial security.
VMmx4 TIL in the Torah there is a type of law known as "chukim," or a statute beyond mans ability to comprehend. An example of this is the restriction of fabrics containing both wool and linen, for which no explanation is given.
aw7K9 TIL that Albert, King of Belgium, was the only WWI head of state to fight on the front lines alongside his men, and many Germans didn’t shoot at him out of respect. Additionally, he allowed his 14-year-old son to enlist and serve alongside him.
EAxd TIL that the 1995 Bjork song “It’s Oh So Quiet” is a remake of an obscure B-side from 1951 — which itself was a remake of a French song from 1949 (“Tout est Tranquille”) — which itself was a remake of the original German song, “Und Jetzt ist es Still” from 1948. It’s a cover of a cover of a cover.
D1wKg TIL about "Soldier's Disease" AKA morphine addiction. Due to it's widespread use as a painkiller, the Civil War produced over 400,000 morphine addicts.