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TIL Not one year has gone by since 1983 without brand new commercial software written for the NES. (skip to 34:15 for a summary of how)

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AARd TIL That in the beginning, Hinduism was a much profound religion involved with rigorous inquiry into the truth about existence, as is evident in the hymns from the oldest of its holy books ‘Rig Veda’, before it began to turn into a potpourri of influences from other religions and pagan beliefs.
lk5G TIL the US government’s advice on escaping killer bees: “RUN away quickly. Do not stop to help others … Continue to RUN. Do not stop running until you reach shelter, such as a vehicle or building … Do not attempt to rescue [others] yourself”.
v1vAr TIL of Judy, the hero dog of WWII. She saved her fellow soldiers on multiple occasions. Was captured by the Japanese and spent years in the pow camps. She survived multiple ships sinking and was eventually freed and given the Sicken Medal in England.
W7JBB TIL who Craig of Craigslist actually is!
nWvgW TIL that unlike most animals, African wild dogs follow an age-based food sharing system where pups are given immediate access to kills, making older dogs wait before they can eat