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TIL that in the Bhutan democracy was forced upon people. King made a reforms that removed monarch as a head of state, made a mandatory abdication of kings at the age of 65 and introduced free elections. People were reluctant about these changes but accepted them because they came from the king

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x6V1w TIL about archeological Tells. Neolithic human settlement sites that grew into large (some over 100 feet tall) hills due to the people there discarding remains into the ground below, building on top of discarded buildings, and the collection of sediment/materials from everyday living.
Mea77 TIL that India has the highest ratio of female airline pilots (12%) in the world.
AP4n TIL there was a proposed amendment in 1916 that put every act of war to a national vote, and every person that voted yes had to register for volunteer service in the army.
JvV4 TIL that toilets in ancient Rome were bad enough to warrant prayers to the Gods of fortune written on the walls. Problems included bursts of flame from the methane buildup, and biting creatures emerging from below.
epmgE TIL of the Christmas Eve tradition of 'Burning the Ashen Faggot'. Probably pagan in origin, and held in Devon, UK and surrounding counties, the ceremony involves the assembly of a large bundle of ash sticks bound with bands. When each band burns through a drink of cider is taken.