Post * Br84D — Curious Curator

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TIL about Juan Pujol García, a double agent who tricked German leaders about the date and location of the invasion of Normandy which lead to its success. He was notable for having received distinction from both sides; the Iron Cross from the Nazis and membership of the Order of the British Empire

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LkaXd TIL about the Human Shield Action to Iraq; a group of people who traveled to Iraq to act as human shields with the aim of preventing the U.S.-led coalition forces from bombing certain locations during the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

X0mQr TIL New Hampshire's Mount Washington is one of the most deadly hikes in the world.

WkL8L TIL in 1071, the Byzantine Emperor was captured in battle by the Great Seljuk Empire. The Emperor was brought to the Sultan, Alp Arslan, and told him that had he won, he likely would have had him executed. Alp Arslan replied "My punishment is far heavier. I forgive you, and set you free."

WkJNX TIL that if you cut flatworms head off, not only it will grow back but its memory will come back too.

MeRea TIL A Texan Judge sentenced a woman, who had abused two horses to the point of emaciation and severe illness, to be on a diet of only bread and water for the first 3 days of her 30-day jail sentence. She was also required to have two blown-up photos of the ailing horses in her cell.