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TIL that the rules of chess were changed in the 15th century to reflect the accomplishments of Queen Isabella

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lwp1 TIL that a Canadian town is giving away free land. Dalhousie, New Brunswick’s population has dropped by 21% in 15 years, and is giving away parcels valued at up to C$50,000 to “anybody who’s interested — an entrepreneur or business. We’ll give ‘em the property”.
7rYYX TIL During the Cold War, the US tested its ejector seats out on bears.
BMJy TIL that the Western black rhino is officially extinct.
PYPkV TIL that in 2009 identical twins Hassan and Abbas O. were suspects in a $6.8 million jewelry heist. DNA matching the twins was found but they had to be released citing "we can deduce that at least one of the brothers took part in the crime, but it has not been possible to determine which one."
OomyX TIL James Blunt, who wrote, ''You're Beatiful'', studied aerospace manufacturing engineering and became an army captain, before starting his career at 30 years old.