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TIL during the war of 1812 the patent office clerk threw himself in front of soldiers and successfully convinced them to spare the office, for knowledge benefits the entire world.

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7rGeZ TIL that in April 1917, the average life expectancy for a british pilot on the western front was 69 flying hours.
dyMd TIL that ‘Julius Caeser’ was pronounced 'YOO-lee-us KYE-sahr’ in ancient Rome
lDRA TIL higher intelligence is linked with higher rates of mental illness such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, causing the “mad scientist” stereotype to have ground in reality.
D1nxe TIL, the last time a Senator was expelled from the Senate was in 1862 when three senators were removed for being Confederate sympathizers
9wKkp TIL, The Netherlands gives Canada 20,000 tulips every year as a thank you for protecting the Dutch royal family in WW2