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TIL that the word “idiot” originally referred to an Athenian citizen who didn’t participate in their city-state’s democracy and vote

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KOA7R TIL that Arizona started issuing licenses that were good until age 60. Starting at 65, drivers must renew every five years, with a vision test each time.
R7ymj TIL that lightning can't strike the same place twice is a myth. It can, and often does strike the same place repeatedly. The Empire State Building gets struck about 25 times per year
160vO TIL that early PlayStation 1 consoles had a design flaw causing the laser to misalign over time, leading to disc read errors. A common workaround was to place the console upside down, which allowed gravity to realign the laser, enabling games to load properly.
WkWeo TIL that Hummingbirds cannot walk or hop. They have evolved smaller feet to be lighter for more efficient flying.
5VBmk TIL of Earl of Oxford. Who farted in front of Queen Elizabeth the First. He was so ashamed that he left the country for seven years.