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TIL that in 1000, Spain had over 5,000,000 Muslims. By 1614, every Muslim was either forced to convert, leave, or be killed by Catholic monarchs.

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m1kvR TIL of Black Caesar. He was a West African pirate who operated during the Golden Age of Piracy. He served aboard the Queen Anne's Revenge of Edward Teach (Blackbeard) and was one of the surviving members of that crew following Blackbeard’s death at the hands of Lieutenant Robert Maynard in 1718.
KRoa TIL that many Asians wear surgical masks not only to stop viruses from spreading, but also because women want to avoid having to put on make-up before hitting the streets. Pop stars, actresses and models also wear them to avoid getting recognized in public and getting caught by paparazzi.
Wkx4d TIL the Rhind Mathematical Papyrus, written 1000 years before Pythogoras, shows how to find the volume of cylindrical and rectangular granaries as well as how to find the area of a circle
Krow TIL that their are four male suicides for every female suicide but their are three female suicide attempts for each male attempt.
9YBkm TIL Chrysopeleas, or "flying snakes", are a thing. These mildly venomous snakes live in Southeast Asia and glide through the jungle by propelling off the end of tree branches. They are better gliders than flying squirrels.