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TIL that the average IQ of Mongolians is higher than the average IQ of Americans, Germans or Britons

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Z86Ga TIL the word Supererogation, which means to do more, or pay more, than was needed or asked for. Ethically, it differs from a "duty," which is a required action. Supererogation is going "above and beyond" the call of duty.
V5kG TIL that the term ‘sniper’ came from a so called 'sharpshooter’ hunting and shooting the little, sneaky, elusive bird called the 'snipe’, Thus calling themselves 'Snipers’.
GDRE TIL: Before video game addiction, people were blaming Dungeons and Dragons for suicide and teen satanism.
5YmGQ TIL that "Letterlocking" was a technique used widely from the 13-18th centuries to fold and secure correspondence in such a way to prevent tampering during transit. A letterlocked paper, sealed with wax, becomes its own envelope. Video link is an example by MIT prof who has researched the practice.
Pm0G TIL After winning 17 Million in the Florida lottery in ‘06, Abraham Shakespeare went missing in '09 and was found in '10 buried under a concrete slab of an acquaintance’s home