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TIL that although women weren't legally allowed to fight in the Civil War, it is estimated that somewhere around 400 women disguised themselves as men and fought

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pwZp TIL that the oldest retail store in America, founded in 1818, is Brooks Brothers. They are still open today and have a range of famous clients including Stephen Colbert and 39 out of the 44 U.S. Presidents. They also introduced several clothing innovations, such as the button down collar.
wooAM TIL that expectant fathers experience hormonal changes as well. Testosterone and estradiol are lowered.
gMMWD TIL that 46% of the world’s population depend upon rivers originating in Tibet.
1aOM7 TIL That the CIA not only tried to assassinate Fidel Castro literally but also tried their hand in character assassination including using thallium salts to attempt to destroy his famous beard
QQm6 TIL that British Captain James Cook was so respected in the field of naval navigation that even rival French officers were ordered not to attack him lest that they would be hindering the advancement of human knowledge.