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TIL that the ancient Egyptians believed in over 1,400 different gods and goddesses, each with their own unique responsibilities and powers

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JjDj TIL that Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag has attracted criticism from PETA for it’s whaling mechanic. In response Ubisoft stated that they did not condone “illegal whaling” any more than they condoned “a pirate lifestyle.”
Rvy4 TIL a study was done for which over 200 cigarette smokers were observed for a year as they attempted to kick the habit. 62% relapsed within the first two weeks, and 95% of those who smoked even just one cigarette after trying to quit resumed their previous pattern of smoking.
loDXB TIL That the Voice Actor Who plays Master Chief in Halo has a Radio show
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6QjJ TIL that the areas of skin in between the Thumb and index finger are called thenal spaces. Much like the knowledge gained from Reddit, I will use this never. Thank you for your time.