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TIL that the Pythagorean theorem must have been known before Pythagoras, because it is used in a proof on a Babylonian clay tablet dated about 12 centuries before the birth of Pythagoras.

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QJbk9 TIL a Neural Network (AI) for converting satellite images to street maps learned to "cheat" by subtly encoding the original image in the output.
6QaQ TIL that Mexican drug cartels kidnap innocent people and force them to fight to the death in gladiatorial combat
JeMQ TIL that only one McDonald’s in the world has turquoise arches. Sedona, AZ thought yellow clashed with the natural red rock.
enA5 TIL Even the French Government is terrified of the French Foreign Legion and stations the regiment far away from Government HQs.
R5Re4 TIL you have a right to use your SNAP in all 50 states and even order things online for delivery (Amazon, Grocery Stores, Etc)