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TIL in the 1960s savory Jell-O molds became a fad

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Pyje TIL that when charged with corrupting the minds of the youth and impiety (not believing in the gods) Socrates suggested that his punishment be a wage paid by the government and free dinners
xyB7 TIL a 1,000 metre (3,281 ft) tall tower named Kingdom Tower is currently under construction in Saudi Arabia. If one were to stack the two original Twin Towers on top of one another and then place the Eiffel Tower in top of that, the resulting structure would not be as tall as Kingdom Tower.
mxpkO TIL Despite Genghis Khan's reputation as a genocidal ruler, he was very tolerant of the religions of his subjects, consulting with various religious leaders. He also exempted Daoists, Buddhists, Christians and Muslims from tax duties.
XEXDD TIL that a rogue artist drew a penis on a rock in the animated children’s series “Maya the Bee"
69dwJ TIL King Henry II of France participated in a jousting tournament in 1559 to celebrate the marriage of his daughter. A lance splintered on his helmet and pushed wood into his eye and brain. He died ten days later. His death led to the decline of jousting in France.