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TIL the last time Britain was successfully invaded was 1066.

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Qpn6 TIL of target fixation, when a person is concentrating so much on avoiding something that he increases the chances of hitting it. Racecar drivers, fighter pilots, mountain bikers, and others moving at high speed can experience the issue.
gMdL8 TIL In 1936, Pennsylvania placed a 'temporary' tax on all alcohol sales to help out victims of the Johnstown Flood, and that tax is still charged.
neLeW TIL, The first recorded car accident occured in Ohio City in 1891. The driver was James William Lambert, he lost control of the vehicle because he hit a tree root and smashed into a hitching post.
lgRB TIl - The word Barbarian came from Greek meaning anyone who does not speak ancient greek because to the Greek, all other languages sounded like : BAR BAR BAR BAR BAR
QJ4Vp TIL that Pat Morita was made an honorary member of the 442nd Regiment - Mr. Miyagi's WWII unit.