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TIL that, by using astronomy, we have guessed the date that Odysseus took back the throne of Ithaca as described in Homer’s ‘The Odyssey’: April 16th, 1178 B.C.

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0woeL TIL that an estimated 6,000 to 8,000 people speak Texas German, a German dialect which can be traced back German settlers to Texas
awpMN TIL a popular dish in Scotland is a frozen pizza folded in half, dipped in batter and deep fried. It is usually served with salt and vinegar.
vPGD TIL the NBA was created by owners of hockey arenas looking to fill the stadiums on empty nights.
8PDX TIL the swedish writer Astrid Lindgren had to pay 102% tax in 1974. She wrote a satirical short story about it, which likely changed the outcome of the upcoming election.