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TIL Bank of America was originally called Bank of Italy

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ep5e5 TIL in 1870, Italy completed its unification by defeating the Papal States, which contained Rome. Though his army was outnumbered, the Pope insisted on symbolic resistance before surrendering, resulting in ~68 deaths. Rome was captured, and the Pope’s territory was eventually reduced to Vatican City
Z8lDB TIL about an event known as an "October Surprise." An October Surprise is a news event deliberately timed just before a US election in order to influence the outcome of that election.
Z8BVR TIL The speed of sound is different on Mars from what it is on Earth
W7p4Y TIL that ginger is used in some parts of the world to treat flatulence and colic.
WL0o TIL That Darwin predicted that this moth would exist. Some years after his death, it was discovered.