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TIL 75% of fake drugs supplied world over have some origins in India, followed by 7% from Egypt and 6% from China

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VBXBZ TIL that the name "Idaho" was invented George Willing, who represented the territory to US Congress despite losing the election to be delegate. He falsely told Congress it meant "gem of the mountains" in Shoshone, but later claimed he was inspired by a little girl named Ida.
WWJ9 TIL that General Patton slapped shellshocked soldiers because he didn’t believe that PTSD was a real thing
vPMex TIL There are historical accounts of lion populations living in Europe as late as 12th century CE. In most parts of Europe, lion became extinct until 4th century CE.
N7RRb TIL about the tragic story of the The Flying Dutchman. A C-47 airplane, nicknamed The Flying Dutchman, was hit by a strong down draft of wind in New Guinea causing it to crash. The occupants who had survived carved daily entries on the door for those who would eventually find them.
YpR8v TIL there is a scifi short story called 'The Man Who Came Early' where a modern engineering student is sent back in time but his lack of practical know-how and his over-sophisticated ideas lead to none of his suggestions being implemented.