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TIL: The first computer virus, "Creeper," was created in 1971 as an experiment. It displayed the message, "I'M THE CREEPER: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN!" on infected systems. It was followed by the first antivirus, "Reaper," specifically designed to remove Creeper.

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O0MR TIL The textbook industry is considered a “broken market” by economists and it has little internal competition
Gn7Q TIL junk mail companies are charged more money if you send their mail back.
Q8EL TIL that Hypatia, the first well known woman mathematician, was murdered by a mob of Christians who ripped off her skin with sharp tiles and seashells.
7ndM TIL Nicaragua once invaded Costa Rica because of a Google Maps Error
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