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TIL that the eye has a blind spot and here’s a test so you can not see for yourself

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R7Krj TIL that in addition to being the Bishop of Rome, and head of the Catholic Churxh, The Pope is also King of Vatican City. Also, that the Vatican is one of only six absolute monarchies in the world.
MeDBK TIL in taxonomy that all tortoises are turtles but not all turtles are tortoises. Same thing with frogs and toads all toads are frogs but not all frogs are toads.
LkvlP TIL that Pythagoras invented a "Greedy Cup" which would empty onto the user when overfilled.
awLZ TIL an Australian journalist was kidnapped by Iraqi insurgents, but was released 24 hours later after the Iraqi insurgents used Google to verify that he’s journalist.
9XrQ TIL A Lesbian Rule is a flexible ruler made from lead used to reproduce irregular curves in construction