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5YBe9 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.
jNW0M TIL Judith Love Cohen, who helped create the Abort-Guidance System which rescued the Apollo 13 astronauts, went to work on the day she was in labor. She took a printout of a problem she was working on to the hospital. She called her boss and said she finished the problem and gave birth to Jack Black
LkjOP TIL about Laconic phrase. When Philip II invaded southern Greece, he asked the Spartans whether he should come as friend or foe. They replied "Neither". Irate, he demanded they surrender, for if he came, they would be destroyed, prompting the response "If".
pW1N TIL Cannabis is the largest cash crop in the U.S., exceeding corn and wheat combined
5YyPr TIL Kelsey Grammer based Sideshow Bob's voice on actor Ellis Rabb, who he briefly worked for hanging wallpaper