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TIL that the first human in history whose name we know is an Iraqi (Sumerian) accountant named Kushim

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PYBgw TIL Mesolithic Britons have very dark skin and blue eyes. This is concluded from a genetic analysis of Cheddar Man, a complete skeleton found in Cheddar Gorge.
1k7d TIL that there are a total of 600 on-screen deaths, in the movie 300.
DOdp TIL studies suggest working out 7.5 hours/week is the exercise benefits “sweet spot”, cutting risk of premature death by 39% compared to non-exercisers.
e0144 TIL that the blind/visually impaired and those with motor issues qualify for the entire library of Congress audiobook and braille collection for free. You don't have to be completely blind qualify, you just have to have the backing of a qualified professional and demonstrate proficient need.
OoZGX TIL that due to tidal deceleration, every new day is longer than the last. Within 50,000 years, each day will be approx 1 second longer. Give it another 180 million years and we'll all have an extra hour every single day.