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TIL an emordnilap (palindrome spelt backwards) is a word that can be read differently in reverse. ex. reward/drawer

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D17LY TIL In 2013, Britney Spear’s music was used by British Naval Officers to ward off Somali Pirates in the east coast of Africa. According to one officer: “As soon as the pirates get a blast of Britney, they move on as quickly as they can."
VMwnZ TIL that Michel "Marshal" Ney 'refused to wear a blindfold and was allowed the right to give the order to fire' at his own Execution.
xVDjD TIL In 2001, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) determined that English would, from then on, be the standardized language of air travel.
EgZQd TIL that percentages are reversible
9w8QD TIL The highest point on the Island Nation of Maldives is a dizzying unnamed 17 foot peak on Addu Atoll. The best approach to the peak is by playing the local golf course. The 8th hole tee box is at the top.