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TIL The Tel Dan Stele refers to a “House of David” which scholars believe is referring to the Bible’s King David

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nWejB TIL in school I read about Nellie Bly, a female journalist in the late 1800s who got herself committed to an insane asylum to report on the conditions. She also once jumped off a ferry so she could report on the efficiency of the rescue crew!
Me4B7 TIL stained glass originated to help illiterate people learn about the Bible
16oWd TIL that when Prince died "Within three weeks of his death, 700 people claimed to be half-siblings or descendants."
6EDPJ TIL Japan attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 partly because of the trade embargoes on both oil and scrap metal. This ultimately interfered with Japan's expansion into China.
rD6W TIL the UK virtually eliminated salmonella by vaccinating chickens. The U.S. has declined to mandate such vaccinations.