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TIL that the football huddle was invented at Gallaudet University, an all-deaf school, to prevent opposing teams from seeing their signs.

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VJxm TIL farm kids have both better immunity and resistance to allergies. Allergies among children have skyrocketed in the past 30 years. Part of the reason is likely improved hygiene and the fact so few kids are raised on farms anymore.
5YAOQ TIL that there are still 74 countries where being gay is illegal and 13 countries where homosexuality is punishable by death
XEJQP TIL In the late 17th century, the pirate Henry Avery became the richest pirate in the world after raiding a treasure laden ship belonging to the Grand Ruler of India. He stole £600,000 in precious metals and jewels, equivalent to £89.6M today. The world’s first worldwide manhunt was called on him.
ep5kb TIL that on 20th May 1910, Edward VII’s funeral was led by his dog Caesar, a fox terrier who walked behind the coffin, ahead of Europe’s monarchs. The King’s constant companion, Caesar now lies sculpted at his feet in St George’s Chapel. His collar read: “I am Caesar. I belong to the King.”
5G8k TIL Starbucks spends more on health insurance for its employees than on raw materials needed to brew its coffee.