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TIL: The Entire History of the World was Distilled into a Single Chart in 1931.

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69GxW TIL that the Iffland-Ring is a ring worn by the most significant/worthy German-speaking actor. Each wearer is nominated by the previous wearer, the current being Jens Harzer who was nominated by Bruno Ganz.
wojd1 TIL that the Voynich manuscript, a 240-page codex from the early 1400s, is written in an unknown script that has never been deciphered. The codex is filled with fantastical illustrations and its purpose and origins are unknown.
WkVLX TIL Gilles de Rais, 13th century child serial killer and companion-in-arms of Joan of Arc, depleted his wealth performing occult experiments including three attempted summonings of a demon named Barron.
dZaj TIL a teenager was once arrested by a policeman who scolded her for swearing on 911, even though the call made in the first place was for the teen’s dying father.
KOwmG TIL that there's a special minimally-fermented wine used at masses where the priest is a current or recovering alcoholic.