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TIL the ancient greeks had a system where every citizen could vote to exile any politician for 10 years - ostracism.

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d9wj TIL that wild almonds are poisonous. It’s only the ones we’ve been selectively breeding for centuries that we can eat.
PYwLG TIL Napoleon's penis was cut off in an autopsy shortly after his death in 1821. It was purchased by John K. Lattimer in 1977, and is still held in his family, who keep it as a private item. It was described as similar to a "piece of leather or a shriveled eel".
49Og TIL that the parents in Ferris Buellers Day Off met onset and actually got married after filming
0dRRv TIL Border collies are descended from one particular dog named Old Hemp who lived in Noethumbria from 1893-1901.
PYb9w TIL the Urumi Sword of India is considered the most dangerous sword to wield in history. Instead of a rigid blade, it is made of long, flexible, whip like blades that can be fitted to have more than one blade/whip per handle.