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TIL that the South’s portrayal of the Civil War primarily being about “State Rights” was a narrative that was pushed after the war with the book Lost Cause.

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E1OEx TIL that Russian has a similar proverb to "Necessity is the Mother of Invention" that literally translates to "poor people are crafty"
NXwZE TIL about “E-Squadron” or “The Increment”. Which is perhaps the most elite and secretive special forces group in the U.K.- maybe even better than the SAS.
PYmLw TIL about the Disgrace of Gijón. In 1982 Germany and Austria threw their FIFA match to prevent Algeria from qualifying for the next round, advancing themselves
a6Gb TIL if all the water on earth is bunched up into a ball, it’s radius will be less than 700 KM.
QJwPp TIL of Queen Ranavalona of Madagascar, who expelled European powers, outlawed Christianity, repelled an invasion by the French & British, reinstated slavery and whose harsh rule led to the death of millions.