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TIL President of South Korea from 2013-2017, Park Geun-hye, was controlled/influenced by the leaders of a Korean cult. They allegedly masterminded government policy and decision making during Park's administration. The regime also established a commission to censor and harass critics in the media.

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gMQr7 TIL In 1566, celestial phenomena were said to have "fought" together in the form of numerous red and black balls in the sky before the rising sun. The phenomenon has been interpreted by some ufologists to be a sky battle between unidentified flying objects
OL6R TIL at the Battle of Agincourt, around 5,000 English archers faced off against 10,000 armored French knights and men-at-arms (who had a total force of 30,000 soldiers). The battle resulted in around 10,000 French losses, while the English suffered only 400 casualties.
9YkoG TIL that praising a child’s intelligence may encourage them to only engage in low-risk tasks in which their intelligence won’t be challenged, as learning takes a backseat to praise-seeking. This can last throughout adulthood. For better results, praise them on their efforts instead.
yVoOX TIL only Kenyan runners have won the Commonwealth Games 3000 metre steeplechase since 1994
8b0L TIL that H.H. Holmes, a 19th century serial killer in the US, opened a hotel which he had designed and built for himself specifically with murder in mind. It included soundproofed bedrooms, trap doors, walls lined with blowtorches and two incinerators.