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TIL The letter J was the last letter added to the English alphabet. "i" was used for "i" and "j" sounds until 1524.

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oRJpA TIL about "The American Beetles", a group of Beatles-imposters created an American promoter in 1964. They eventually conned Argentina (who were under the impression that they were the real Beatles) into booking them for several concerts
OG51R TIL that during annular and solar eclipses, Navajo people as part of sacred traditions, don't look at the sun. Some Navajo even fast, not sleep and not do any activities for several hours after the eclipse. During the recent annular eclipse, Monument Valley was also closed to the public for a day.
D179v TIL a blind and partially deaf man regained his sight and hearing when he was struck by lighting while out chasing his pet chicken
Yp46G TIL It is possible to raise bees in the desert, as they will collect pollen from many different desert plants. They also produce different types of desert honey at different times of year.
4JL6 TIL after being shot, President James Garfield was subjected to Rectal feeding. He was given full meals rectally by his doctor.