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TIL some flutes found in Germany are the oldest musical instruments known

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VBOPk TIL: Last year in 2023, a 2 decade mystery was solved regarding the identity of an Iron Age warrior. Using the tooth enamel, the warrior was a woman, suggesting women played a larger role in warfare. Being buried with a sword and mirror suggests she may have lead raids as a commander.
78pPM TIL I learned about the Habanada Pepper. Takes exactly like the Habanero Pepper, but it has no heat. It has a Scoville Unit Level of ZERO.
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