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TIL The Silent Generation (people born 1925-1945) did not produce any United States Presidents

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Gd1j TIL referring to the Netherlands as “Holland” is seen as insulting by many Dutch people, as it’s actually just the name one of the provinces.
Am5g TIL of Wisdom, a 64 year old Albatross, who has flown over three million miles since being tagged, continues to lay eggs and, despite belonging to a monogamous species, has more than likely had to find a new mate due to her unusual longevity.
kOOoE TIL that wind-chill is not actually accurate and that it was made up by two explorers in Antarctica
neGvd TIL that the phrase “well-behaved women seldom make history” is often misquoted, but still has a powerful feminist message on the importance of women and men who perform small actions in our society
lkRB TIL it has been suggested that full-time jobs are best for young brains whereas working more than 25 hours a week might impair cognitive function for people over 40.