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TIL that scientists recently discovered a 3500 year old tablet containing what is believed to be the world’s oldest recorded “yo mamma” joke.

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kv45 TIL of “Japan’s hardest test”, the Kendo 8th dan Judgement Test. Held twice each year, less than 1% ever pass. Out of ~200 million Kendo swordsmen in the country, less than 400 have achieved 8th dan.
gWBy TIL If Bill Gates was a country, he would be the 37th richest country on earth.
Y7mEP TIL we can eat some species of jellyfish.
wLXGY TIL That childhood trauma is the most likely culprit of depression rather than a “sponateously malfunctioning brain”, and that being able to discuss the trauma greatly helps in overcoming it or preventing future illness
WkMBB TIL Modern LED light bulbs use only a dollar in electricity per year