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TIL “Time Immemorial” actually refers to a specific date - the Accession of Richard I - in English law

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DQY8D TIL about the SS Île de France, the last civilian ship to leave France before the outbreak of WWII. It successfully transported 1,777 passengers fleeing from France to New York; while crossing the Atlantic, 16 other vessels were sunk by torpedoes, mines, or gunfire.
E1r7 TIL in 1801 there were at least 12 Norwegian females called ‘Ermegaard’.
p8n4G TIL At the battle of Cannae, Rome lost 1/5 of its entire male population. Yet, the Republic continued to demand unconditional surrender from Carthage, and eventually won the war.
LkXo0 TIL that cannons are also percussion instruments classified as "Pyrophones" because they are used when performing songs such as the 1812 Overture and For Those About To Rock.
Ypd8W TIL that India, despite having a reputation for overpopulation, has a rate of only 2.24 births per woman, which is slightly over replacement rate. Meanwhile, neighboring Bangladesh has a rate of 2.06, while Pakistan has a rate of 3.56.