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TIL of the world's oldest known song: The Hurrian Hymn (written 1400 BCE)

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ZpvKG TIL that jesters were tasked with delivering unfavorable news to kings that others were reluctant to share. in 1340 following the destruction of the French fleet by the English the French King's jester informed him that the English sailors lacked the courage to jump into the water like the French.
MwwV TIL that the “B” in “Benoit B. Mandelbrot”, who coined the term “fractal”, stands for “Benoit B. Mandelbrot”.
goZ9 TIL that in Australia, Burger King is called “Hungry Jack’s”
G7ej TIL a word that can be its own antonym is called a contronym. For example, “bitch” can refer to someone who’s domineering or submissive.
LQrDd TIL Taking a double dose of Plan B if overweight does not make it more effective.