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TIL Kynodesme was common in ancient greece.

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5YKVr TIL of Nancy Wake who ran away from home at 16 with just £200. Her husband was executed by the German and she worked as a nurse, a journalist, a courier & finally a spy for the UK. She is responsible for destroying the Gestapo HQ & was awarded medals by the US, UK, France, among others post-WW2.
8erxL TIL Michael Schumacher won the 1994 F1 Drivers Championship by intentionally crashing into rival Damon Hill, after a mistake. That forced both to retire and ensured that Damon Hill would not overtake him in the points standing.
DAgD TIL some words have no (or very uncommon) positive forms. Examples: disgruntled, incognito, feckless
6o17 Til that at the United States Naval Academy, “General Tso’s chicken” is served in the main mess hall, as “Admiral Tso’s Chicken”.
OG61L TIL - Cochlear Implants have Bluetooth, An App and can function like Earbuds.