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TIL that the depression on the back of your hand when you stick your thumb out is called your anatomical snuffbox for its historical use in sniffing tobacco

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dDAa7 TIL that contrary to popular belief, "kids these days" are actually becoming more patient, better at receiving delayed-gratification, and smarter compared to kids born 50 years ago!
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rRwJ4 TIL in the 1880s, the Harvard Observatory director was frustrated with his staff, and would say "My Scottish maid could do better!" So, he hired his Scottish maid. Williamina Fleming ran a team for decades, classified tens of thousands of stars, & discovered white dwarfs and the Horsehead Nebula.
4XnYR TIL 70% of the land in Britain is still owned by 1% of the population, largely descended from William the Conqueror’s army
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