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TIL that the more intelligent you are, the more likely you are to make assumptions that aren’t based on facts and logical thinking.

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nl9W TIL that the term “Swan Song” comes from a belief dating back to 3rd century B.C. that the Mute Swan is silent its entire life until it sings one beautiful song right before it dies.
VnYm TIL Japan has an “untouchable” class, the Burakumin, which still faces discrimination in some areas to this day.
M7Gx8 TIL about Callin’ Oates: the emergency Hall and Oates hotline (+1-719-266-2837)
GxE5 TIL Roman Emperor Commodus was known to fight exotic animals in the arena, often to the horror of the Roman people. He once killed 100 lions in a single day. For each appearance in the arena, he charged a million sesterces, straining the Roman economy.
l4E5 TIL Arizona hasn’t changed its 99-cent iced tea price since 1992.