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TIL of the Dunning-Kruger effect, that most people grossly over estimate their competence and expertise on a subject.

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AEBa TIL of Clair Engle, a US Senator who was left unable to speak because of a brain tumor. In 1964, when the Senate voted on whether or not to break the filibuster on the Civil Rights Act of 1964, he pointed to his eye, signaling his vote in favor of ending the filibuster (“aye”).
PY7kE TIL that Gin & Tonic originated in India to make quinine, a traditional cure for malaria more palatable for the British army stationed in the region.
X0GGD TIL that on January 6th, 1853, a tragic train derailment killed the 11 year old son of Franklin Pierce, who was President-Elect of the United States at the time. His wife believed that the accident was God punishing them because Pierce ran for President against her wishes.
j6K9R TIL that North America contains both the largest oceanic island and the largest inland island in the world, Greenland and Manitoulin Island in Lake Superior.
nWj1G TIL sheep, goats, llamas, and donkeys graze the O’Hare Airport property each season