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TIL that according to Greek mythology, redheads turn into vampires when they die

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x7J5 TIL “Sherpa” is an ethnic group, not a job title. The Sherpa people are revered as great mountaineers, so the word is now synonymous.
W7k84 TIL of KattenKabinet in Amsterdam, a museum consisting of only cat related stuff
a8d9A TIL that medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the US
78wWb TIL the longest time served in prison by someone who was later exonerated was 48 years
kYOm TIL that Nero did not “fiddle” during the Great Fire of Rome. Upon hearing news of the fire, Nero rushed back to Rome to organize a relief effort. He opened his palaces to provide shelter for the homeless, arranging for food supplies to be delivered in order to prevent starvation among the survivors