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v1npB TIL that the island of Borneo is the only island to be split between three countries: Brunei (entirely on the island), Malaysia (partially on the Asian mainland, partially on Borneo), and Indonesia (an archipelago)
wB7Y TIL The common phrase “You can run but you can’t hide” dates back to a taunt made by boxer Joe Louis during his fight against Billy Conn in 1941
VBW7G TIL the most expensive beef is naturally tender and comes from muscles high up on the animal – beef rib and loin. Tenderloin, striploin, ribeye, and porterhouse steak are part of this exclusive category. These cuts account for just 8% of the carcass.
WkrB8 TIL that the official title of the Austrian Emperors listed 48 different kingdoms, duchies, principalities, lordships, and counties that were under their rule, and 4 more "etcetera"s
epmRL TIL when Mongols defeated the Poles at the battle of Legnica, they beheaded him and paraded his head. His wife recognized his mutilated body by his eleventh toe.