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TIL cars at the turn of the 20th century were more aerodynamic in reverse. They were also called horseless carriages

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6ED4l TIL in 2006 a Filipino-born Canadian boy was punished by his school for using his cutlery according to Filipino etiquette. The teacher sanctioned the 7-year-old Luc for what the school called "disgusting" and "piggish" eating habits: using a fork to push his food onto a spoon before eating it.
VMvy8 TIL The number of men and women in the world is roughly equal, though men hold a slight lead, men (50.4%) women (49.6%). Males have a higher risk of dying than females, both in childhood and at adult ages. So at a certain age, the numbers of men and women even out. In France this occurs at age 25
npRr TIL that when Julius Caesar had Cato the Younger removed from the Senate for going against him, many other senators left as well. When Caesar asked one why he was leaving the Senator said he’d rather be in jail with Cato than in the Senate with Caesar
xK4b TIL of an art movement called “Rock Balancing” which involves the stacking of rocks in what often appear to be impossible positions, without the use of adhesives or outside support.
grXXb TIL Elmo Shropshire is a competitive distance runner and at age 86 holds the USATF record in the 400m, 800m, and 1500m distances. He also is better known as one half of Elmo & Patsy, the "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer" creators.