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TIL: The Greenland Shark does not reach maturity until 100 years old (avg. lifespan 200-400 years)

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D1V7D TIL that the New Mexico territory was often considered for statehood in the 19th century but was never approved. One attempt in 1905 included merging with Arizona under the name 'Montezuma'. The following year the same merger was suggested under the name 'Arizona'. Arizona rejected the option.
8e8va TIL 70 percent of wealthy families lose their wealth by the next generation, with 90 percent losing it the generation after that.
9w77m TIL: Rufus Choate was one of the greatest American lawyer of the 1800s, arguing over a thousand cases and pioneered the method of arousing jury sympathy. One of his famous cases is when he convinced a jury that the accused cut the throat of his lover while sleepwalking and was therefore not guilty.
XEYj8 TIL that Ancient Greek slingers used to write "ΔΕΞΑΙ" (Dexai) meaning "take that" or "catch" on their lead sling bullets; soldiers have been writing sarcastic taunts on their weapons forever
BOgK TIL that North Korea has a policy of mandatory voting to elect its legislature…but each ballot has only a single candidate on it.