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TIL it's unclear how the Mexicas were renamed the Aztecs. The term ‘Aztec’ has no very precise meaning.

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9wBR7 TIL that there are small groups in Britain and France trying to revive the early medieval Celtic Church via the Syriac (Middle Eastern) rites. At one point in the ‘60s, the so-called “Celtic Orthodox Church” had “ten bishops and two to three lay followers”.
W7Mk9 TIL the original purpose of screensavers was to avoid burn-in on screens! (Burn in is when a picture stays still on the monitor for too long and stays there forever)
axbL TIL that sumo wrestlers of the lowest ranks must always wear wooden sandals in public. The clacking sound of their footsteps is a reminder to improve their skills.
oBypY TIL game designer Sid Meier has a 33/33/33 rule of sequel design, 33% of the game should keep established systems, 33% should feature improved systems, 33% brand-new mechanics
78rWb TIL that malignant teratomas can sometimes contain hair, teeth, bone, neurons, and even eyes.