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TIL within a span of 60 years in the 16th century, 3 epidemics (1 Smallpox and 2 Cocoliztli) killed an estimated 40%, 80% and 50% of the population (at the time) of Mexico. They started with the arrival of the Spanish and particularly targeted the indigenous people. Estimated 25 million deaths.

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8ead8 TIL about Magdalena Solis, a serial killer in Mexico who in the early 1960s convinced the illiterate and poor town of Yerba Buena that she was the reincarnation of an Inca Goddess known as "The High Priestess of Blood" she partook in piking members of the town while alive and drinking their blood.
nW5Mr TIL that the planet's average temperature compared to today was just 6°C (43°F) lower, during the last ice age, and 4°C (39°F) higher, during the age of the dinosaurs. "In climate terms, a change of just a few degrees is a big deal." (Bill Gates, 2021)
a8x1b TIL the $1 million deal between Peacock streaming platform & SK Rex Heuermann’s estranged wife prompted NY lawmakers to file for amendment of “Son of Sam” law that bans criminals from profiting of the publicity of their crimes
6EAal TIL over a hundred years ago, virtually every American city had public streetcars that people took to work. That includes cities we don't think of as hubs for mass transit today, like Atlanta, Raleigh, and Los Angeles. Today, just 5 percent of U.S. workers commute via via public transit.
lopd7 TIL In 1984 Marvel obtained the trademarks to "Hulk Hogan", "Hulkster", and "Hulkamania" for 20 years that required Hulk Hogan to pay royalties on merchandises and any matches he appeared in.