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TIL that the birth of Jesus Christ is closer in time to the modern day than to the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza

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PYVjE TIL that Uncle Tom was actually a very selfless and pious man who was brutally beaten for protecting fellow blacks
nej9P TIL that in 1865 the dictator of Paraguay plunged his country into an ill-advised war with Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. In just five years, Paraguay lost over half its population, including up to 90% of its men. It was arguably the worst military defeat ever suffered by a modern nation state.
7rM4P TIL Essential Oils are not 'essential' or indispensible for the human body (like essential amino acids and essential fatty acids). The word 'essential' in Essential Oils simply means it contains the essence of the plant's fragrance.
9wy1B TIL since June 21st, 1949 the role of Treasurer of the United States has been held by a woman. The treasurer's signature features on all dollar bills during their tenure.
XEZ9E TIL that J.R.R Tolkien & C.S Lewis were good friends who had beers together at the local pub, and there's a good chance the LoTR/Narnia books were, at times, being written right next to each other.