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TIL about the historical significance of the Industrial Revolution and its profound impact on society and economies worldwide.

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01kR TIL that Brazil nuts used to be known as “nigger toes”
rRlgM TIL that many of the most popular essential oils used in homes today are toxic to dogs and cats even if they are simply used in a diffuser. Symptoms of oil toxicity include muscle tremors, lethargy, vomitting, and more.
YpXZP TIL : British Submarines carry the Jolly Rodger because a First Lord Sea Admiral said that submarines are ""underhanded, unfair, and damned un-English" and their sailors should be hanged as Pirates
P1JbV TIL that UK libraries offer free digital access to nearly all newspapers, magazines, audiobooks and eBooks.
6RjZ TIL that even though he initially refused it, George Washington’s salary as President ($25,000) equaled 2% of the national budget