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TIL that Ancient Kyoto, which is steeped in history, was Japan’s imperial capital from 794 CE to 1869. During World War II, the United States thought about bombing Kyoto due to its large population, but it was spared and now flourishes with many prewar buildings and traditional homes.

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p8LmQ TIL that when Buddy Holly married Maria Elena Santiago in 1958, less than 2 months after their first date, his manager advised him to keep it secret to avoid upsetting his many female fans.
0wjwv TIL about the Nowe Ateny, the first Polish encyclopedia (written in 1745-1746). It included definitions such as “Horse: Everyone knows what a horse is,” “Goats are a stinking kind of animal,” and “Dragon is hard to overcome, yet one shall try.” The humor was likely unintentional.
4XJKX TIL the psychedelic furs song “Pretty in Pink” inspired the 80’s cult classic of the same name. But, the song is not about a dress, it refers to the beauty of the nude female body. The popularity of the song with young girls alienated the band’s older fan base.
Xvjj TIL in Ancient Egypt, little people were well-respected and some were considered to be gods. The Egyptians were tolerant of of many medical disorders, and they thought that caring for all people was a moral duty.
yBA8 TIL that gagging when we see someone else vomiting is actually an evolved trait among primates. Humans would forage for food in groups. If any member of the group had an adverse reaction due to toxins in the food, it would be advantageous for the other members to take it out of their system too.