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TIL that only around 15% of French words are Frankish in origin

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1LDP TIL in 1915 Ford had a “Sociological Department” tasked with ensuring workers lived/consumed in healthy and rational ways, “to better the financial and moral standing of each employee…to instill courage and a desire for health, happiness and prosperity…to take away fear and worry”
LQLkr TIL It has been reported that besides Abe Lincoln, the ghosts of William Henry Harrison, Andrew Jackson, John Tyler, and Thomas Jefferson also haunt the White House. Lincoln’s ghost hasn’t been seen since the 1980’s.
wLDy6 TIL that science, medicine and technology has finally joined forces to create actual human mind driven Cyborgs. This exoskeletal robotic suit give movement back to those who have suffered physical paralysis.
wA1J TIL That even though North and South America are physically joined, there are no roads that connect the two continents.
PYoaZ TIL Christopher Walken began dancing at 3 years old, and his first break into the entertainment industry was as a professional dancer... this was showcased in Spike Jonze’s video for Fatboy Slim “Weapon of Choice” (2001).