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TIL that in 1907 a medical doctor tried to prove the existence of the human soul by weighing people at the moment of their death.

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D1l8V TIL about the Tărtăria tablets, discovered in 1961 in Romania. It is believed that that the symbols are linked to Sumerian culture and represent the earliest known form of writing in the world
Wea8 TIL squirrels were voracious pests in colonial America. Bounties were imposed to reduce populations and some colonies even accepted squirrel scalps as payment for taxes. Colonists became such marksmen from shooting squirrels, they later devastated the ranks of British soldiers during the revolution.
KYKAa TIL that for centuries, tuberculosis was thought to be hereditary, or caused by malnutrition, harsh climate, etc. It wasn’t until 1865 that French military doctor Jean-Antoine Villemin proved that TB was an infectious disease by inoculating lab rabbits with material from infected humans and cattle
5V1rp TIL that it’s completely possible for a convicted felon to be president while behind bars
gr6d7 TIL When the 48th Imam of the Nizari Ismaili, Aga Khan III, died in 1957 his will declared his grandson his successor. This was the first time succession had not passed from father to son in the sect's 1300 year history. Aga Khan III felt that the rapidly changing world needed a young leader.