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TIL scientists debunked the “people look left when lying” myth by studying adults in press conferences appealing for info about missing family members. They tracked the eye movements of speakers later convicted of murdering the “missing” loved one.

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e0lDk TIL that Pope Formosus’ corpse was dug up from its grave and tried in 897 by his 2nd successor Pope Stephen IV for “perjury and having acceded to the papacy illegally.” His corpse, propped up on a throne and appointed a deacon as his “advocate,” was found guilty, rendering his papacy null and void.
nW80o TIL Thomas Jefferson invented the swivel chair.
KYjG TIL that driving the Bugatti Veyron at its top speed of 253 mph will drain its 26.4 gallon tank in 19 minutes.
XExAQ TIL Alexander the Great once suffered an arrow wound that pierced his lung. He fought on as long as he could, but eventually collapsed on his shield. His army was able to protect him long enough to win the battle and to escape. They cut the arrow out of his chest and amazingly he fully recovered.
yVkNv TIL Genghis Khan invented biological warfare and flung plague-infested bodies into cities during sieges, and is the reason for the Black Death being introduced to Europe.