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TIL that the nomadic “hunter-gatherer” phase of humanity makes up over 90% of Homo Sapien history. Civilisation and recorded history have existed for a tiny fraction of the time that our species has existed.

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npwG TIL that the first pregnancy tests on record were in Ancient Egypt. Women would pee on a field of wheat and barley. If the wheat sprouted, it was going to be a girl. If the barley sprouted, it was going to be a boy. If neither sprouted, the woman wasn’t pregnant.
78eEL TIL Doc Martens are named after nazi doctor, Klaus Martens.
eoeL TIL there were two undercover agents so convincing the mob offered them “made man” status. Joaquin Garcia aka Jack Falcone, and Joseph Pistone aka Donnie Brasco.
wLk67 TIL Many American movie villains have British accents, specifically Queen's English, because Americans associate that accent with high intellect and low morals.
JYAZv TIL in the early 19th century, railroads were often built with iron straps, which had a tendency to come loose and impale passengers through the floor of railroad cars. They were known as "snake heads".