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TIL in WWI shell shock was often misdiagnosed as “cowardice or lack of underlying character”. This led to more than 200 British soldiers being executed for desertion or leaving their post without authority.

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4NNa TIL That the Egyptian tomb of Psusennes I was found completely intact and had treasures that rivaled the treasures found at Tutankhamen’s tomb, but almost nobody heard about the discovery because of WWII. I give you “The Silver Pharaoh of Egypt”
Mem5a TIL that in the Pagan’s motorcycle club, women are not allowed to walk alone, are referred to as either “old lady” or “the property of”. Also, women that are “shared” are referred to as “pets” and the men aren’t allowed to marry them.
P1LaJ TIL Human penis shaped like a mushroom is to scoop out or displace the prior male’s semen
1aNW7 TIL In the 1991 'The Simpsons' episode 'Stark Raving Dad', Michael Jackson played Leon Kompowsky, but, stipulated that he would go uncredited and his singing performance would be performed by a sound alike chosen by Michael.
NLe8 TIL a corrupt cop lived as a fugitive in the woods by himself for 22 years, but came back to society because he regretted his crimes. He now works to weed out corruption in law enforcement