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78LZL TIL: There was a Roman writer named Censorinus the Grammarian or Censorinus Grammaticus who wrote a myriad of books covering many subjects such as geometry, astronomy, music, math /philosophy questions, etc.
e09P6 TIL of Medieval Chinese "Biaoju" (Security Company). Founded by peasant fighters, ex-military men entering lucrative private sector, and even ex-bandits, they provided bodyguard/escort and detective services to clients (usually travelling merchants) for a fee. The last Biaoju closed in 1920.
QNdba TIL Black Sabbath's debut album in 1970 began with the sound of rain and a distant church bell. 43 years later, in 2013, their final album ended with the sound of rain and a distant church bell.
7rAOr TIL The Mackinac Bridge has drivers who will drive your vehicle over the bridge for you if you're not comfortable with it.
Jra8 TIL of Cymothoa exigua - a parasite that severs the blood vessels of a fish’s tongue and becomes a new functional tongue. Only known parasite to replace an entire organ.