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TIL that in 1665 an outbreak of bubonic plague ravaged London. Those with the financial means to escape to the countryside did just that. Unfortunately for those left behind, the flight from the city included many of its most prominent doctors.

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ADova TIL Nova Roma is an international Roman revivalist and reconstructionist organization, later incorporated as a non-profit organization with an educational and religious mission. It claims to promote "the restoration of classical Roman religion, culture, and virtues" and "shared Roman ideals".
Z8vna TIL that the dog in the “This is fine” meme meets a rather gruesome end in the comic strip
Xw78 TIL that in 2001 Kim Jong Il’s eldest son was caught using a fake Dominican passport to enter Japan. When asked for an explanation, he said he “just wanted to visit Disneyland.” He was subsequently disowned by his father.
Wn4d TIL the DeLorean in Back to the Future used a custom built speedometer that went up to 95mph. The normal speedometer only went up to 85mph due to a 1979 mandate signed by Jimmy Carter.
5kKp TIL that military working dogs are traditionally one rank higher than their handlers. (Xpost from r/dogswithjobs)