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27

TIL Ampersand (&) was once considered 27th letter in the alphabet

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v1Vvr TIL European matchlock guns were introduced in Japan in 1543 and the Japanese, rapidly recognizing their use, produced them in such amounts that by the end of the 16th century, it is believed they had produced more matchlock firearms than all of Europe put together
8adgb TIL many Plains tribes recognized certain persons having the role of "reverse" warriors, experienced warriors who in battle purposely abided by contrary, foolish or crazy principles. The "reverse" warrior charged when ordered to retreat and could only fall back when he was commanded to attack.
vPDZ7 TIL A paper claiming aircraft were invented in India during the Vedic Age (1500 B.C. to 500 B.C.) was presented at the 102nd Indian Science Conference in 2015.
b6JM0 TIL that Joe Rogan, the controversial podcaster, played Joe the handyman in the sitcom, NewsRadio from 1995 to 1999.
1aXeO TIL about Aphrodite Areia, the Warlike and Armoured version of Aphrodite worshipped by the Spartans.