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TIL that “duckies” (“duckys”) was a medieval English slang term for a woman’s breasts, used by (among others) Henry VIII in letters to Anne Boleyn.

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GoY1 TIL Japanese do not call atomic bomb explosions “mushroom clouds”, they call them “pillar of fire” - because that was how they saw and experienced it.
5VLVk TIL of Margaret Beaufort, Henry VII’s mother, who capitalised on the political chaos of the Wars of the Roses & was instrumental in orchestrating the rise of the Tudors. Her efforts led to Henry's victory at Bosworth Field & continued to wield considerable political influence and personal autonomy
jNWkX TIL about Grise Fiord. Canada's most northern Town. The forced relocation of 8 indigenous families by the Canadian government established the town in 1953 to claim sovereignty. Survivors of the families were awarded 10 million dollars and a formal apology in 2010
gMJ7D TIL drug smugglers build submarines deep in the Colombian jungle, capable of transporting $400M+ worth of drugs and they are nearly impossible to detect. Prior to 2006 the coastguard called these “Bigfoot” thinking their existence was only a rumor.
grMjW TIL that famed Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves was the bassist for a grunge / alternative band in the 90s, and opened for legendary artists Bon Jovi and David Bowie while touring.