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TIL that the German submarine U-1206 flooded as a result of improper toilet operation.

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5ZoQ TIL the French government gives medals to citizens who have “successfully raised several children with dignity.”
1468 TIL “the origin of the phrase ‘a taste of your own medicine’ comes from Aesop’s famous story about a swindler who sells fake medicine, claiming that it can cure anything. When he falls ill, people give him his own medicine, which he knows will not work.”
M7E9V Til about king Henry ii and his son Henry the young king. Henry Jr led several revolt’s against his father. Despite this they never stop loving each other. When Henry II learn Henry jr had died he said "He cost me much, but I wish he lived to cost me more”.
VMGNp TIL when mangoes were first imported to the Americas in the 17th century, they had to be pickled because of lack of refrigeration. Other fruits were also pickled and came to be called "mangoes", especially bell peppers, and in the 18th century, the word "mango" became a verb meaning "to pickle."
4rgX TIL George Harrison could play 26 instruments