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TIL Pirates were among the first groups to institute democratic governance, including election of captains.

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WkP5d TIL, nearly 4000 year old - Copper - Antenna Swords were found in India. Pic of sword in comment.
9deM TIL that in tennis, winning two sets to love (IE, 6-0, 6-0) is called a “double bagel”
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WkQjA TIL that a human being can remain perfectly functional after having an entire cerebral hemisphere removed. One patient completed college, attended graduate school and scored above average on intelligence tests, with literally only half a brain.