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TIL During Islam’s Golden Age, scientists were paid the equivalent of what pro athletes are paid today.

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5ENn TIL when an Indian law required bars to be at least 500m from certain roads, one bar built a maze in front of its entrance to triple the walking distance from the door to the street. Regulators accepted this solution.
l71MG TIL No Kum-sok, who was a member of the Korean People's Army Air, fell out of romation while flying a Mig-18 and defected by landing in the wrong direction at Kimpo Air Base in South Korea. He also received today's equivalent of $1,012,811 for defecting with an operational aircraft.
vPNoL TIL Bryan Cranston voiced Lord Rama in a 1992 anime adaptation of the Indian epic Ramayana
YpYEP TIL Soy sauce was introduced to Europe in 1647 and gained rapid popularity. Called 'ketchup' it inspired both mushroom ketchup and Worcestershire sauce.
ep71n TIL There were almost two internets. Then, the CIA destroyed one.