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TIL Inoculation against smallpox has existed since the 15th century.

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mXE TIL that Douglas Adams, author of “The Hitchhikers Guide…” series, only told one other person his secret for choosing the number “42” as the “Ultimate Answer.” That other person is Stephen Fry, who says he’ll take that secret to the grave.
8nO8 TIL Japanese monks mummified themselves while still alive. The practice required the mummifying monk to eat only nuts, buds, and roots for at least three years. When death was near his disciples would put him into a box at the bottom of pit, pack charcoal around the box and bury their master alive.
J1pRj TIL following Washington's victory at Yorktown, he ordered the re-enslavement of thousands of free former slaves that were attached to the British army
e0r45 TIL about the Battle Of Yultong, where 1.4k Filipino troops fought against 40k Chinese troops, winning with only 12 KIAs, 38 wounded and 6 MIAs while killing 7.5k Chinese soldiers.
yKrw TIL that Singapore has the highest ratio of millionaires in the world. 1/6 residents has 1 million USD in disposable wealth.