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TIL that the Hundred Years’ War was actually a 116 year war fought over three distinct periods.

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VMWRD TIL that in 2008 a bear was sued for stealing honey by a Macedonian beekeeper. The bear was found guilty, and the beekeeper received 1,700 euro from the state for the damages.
JOOj TIL Italian artist Piero Manzoni pooped into 90 tin cans as an artwork, each containing 30g of poop. Each is worth 100k € today
XaK8 TIL that learned helplessness means that if, over the course of your life, you have experienced crushing defeat or pummeling abuse or loss of control, you learn over time there is no escape, and if escape is offered, you will not act – you become a nihilist who trusts futility above optimism.
ABra TIL touching a Manatee with both hands is illegal, but one hand is OK, provided the Manatee touches you first.
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