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TIL a 2nd century textbook on Roman law by the Roman jurist Gaius was considered to be lost until a manuscript of it was discovered in Verona in 1816.

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1jwX TIL that so many men died in World War I that serious proposals were made to bring back polygamy. One German expert estimated that Europe had 10 million more women than men, and stated that unless farmers and others were allowed two wives, “30-40% of German women will remain spinsters”.
m14BY TIL that the state of Hawaii only has 5 natural lakes, the largest of which is is only 180 acres in size.
BgdZb TIL: Experts believe the word/name "Dad" originated from infantile or childish speech because there is no historical record/language of where the word originated from.
GYK6E TIL about a hip hop duo called Milli Vanilli, whose vocals were entirely recorded by other people. In 1990, the group won a Grammy for Best New Artist but had it revoked after the truth was uncovered. The frontmen of the duo later said that they were duped into the hoax by their producer.
gWJL TIL flipping a coin isn’t 50/50.