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TIL ironically, the French flew the white flag as a symbol of military command.

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4OGa TIL that in 1808, a gentleman’s duel took place at 2,000 ft. in hot air balloons. Each man attempted to destroy the others balloon.
9Y0WX TIL a study about VIP hospital patients discovered that physicians reported feeling pressured by patients, family members, and hospital representatives to provide unnecessary care. The study also found that the VIP status of a patient impact physician clinical decision-making.
QYVL TIL An estimated 81 percent of people lie during a job interview
8N9V TIL that “nauseated” and “nauseous” are not interchangeable: “I am nauseated” means “I feel sick,” but “I am nauseous” literally means “I cause a feeling of sickness.”
y6Lp Til there’s a better way to tie your shoe laces