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TIL The Vikings are responsible for the widespread populace of domestic felines across the world, as they were used for mousing on Viking ships throughout history.

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MeVZ8 TIL that Old Faithful was once used to do laundry. Clothes were placed in the geyser prior to an eruption, and the clothes would then be ejected thoroughly cleaned.
NXjZP TIL the King of Bhutan is given the title "Druk Gyalpo" which translates literally to "Dragon King" because Bhutan's official name "Druk yul" translates to "Land of the Thunder Dragon"
oB49A TIL MIT students can earn a pirate certificate by taking the Archery, Fencing, Pistol (or Rifle) and Sailing physical education courses as part of their physical education requirement.
jP9R TIL that people who use Botox reduce their ability to empathize with others
4k88J TIL that purple became associated with royalty due to a shade of it named Tyrian purple, which was created using the mucous glands of Murex snails. Even though it smelled horrible, this pigment was treasured in ancient times as a dye because its intensity deepened with time instead of fading away.