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TIL Tesla is the most recalled car brand

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wLvjW TIL of Gaius Marius, who eliminated the requirement for Roman soldiers to be landowners. Thereafter, Rome's legions largely consisted of poor citizens who became extremely loyal to their commanders. Ultimately, this was highly significant for Caesar and Rome's transformation from Republic to Empire.
eBwk TIL that being exposed to even 0.01 mg/m3 of Tellurium will make you smell heavily of garlic for months, slowing research on it considerably
k0Yg TIL that Doritos could be made without powder and taste exactly the same. It was left on because it was decided that the residue left on your fingers was part of the “Doritos experience”.
xomD TIL When King Charles II of Navarre was deathly ill, his physician ordered him to be wrapped and sewn into bed sheets that had been pre-soaked in brandy. A careless servant used a candle to burn the loose thread away, which set fire to the cloth and burned the king alive.
k441 TIL you should use “e.g.” when you mean “for example,” versus using “i.e.” which should be used when you mean “that is”