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TIL: The Master Printers of Koryo predate the Gutenburg press with the oldest woodblock dating to 751 AD. However due to repeated wars, countless woodblocks were destroyed due to invaders. In addition, supply constraints, an abundance of booze, scarcity of wood, etc led to slow public adoption.

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BDLD TIL when Mary, Queen of Scots, was beheaded, the first blow missed her neck and struck the back of her head. The second blow severed the neck, except for a bit of sinew which was cut by hand. When the executioner held her head aloft, the hair turned out to be a wig and the head fell to the ground.
eX1g TIL that bumblebees learn to solve problems by watching each other
lo6JN TIL Wilma Rudolph had polio as an infant and was unable to walk properly until she was 11. For several years, her family had to massage her legs four times a day, and she had to wear a metal brace. In 1960, she became the first American woman to win three gold medals in an Olympic event.
5YBp TIL that on the date of April 13th, 2029, an astroid (Apophis) the size of Puerto Rico is expected to fly 18,600 miles above earths surface.
QQaE TIL that David Beckham donated his entire salary ($1 million a month USD) from his stint at PSG to a local children’s charity.