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TIL: The subtle difference between inquiry and enquiry. Within British English, inquiry suggests some formality, and enquiry refers to a more causal "seeking out."

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DQXxP TIL that before the rise of the Nazis in Germany, the Swastika was a common symbol associated with good health and wellbeing, appearing on RAF planes, fruit packaging and even Coca-Cola merchandise.
1YJd TIL that in December of 2000, Congress passed a federal law requiring all Americans to pause at 3 pm local time on Memorial Day to remember and honor the fallen.
OPxe TIL 98% of women in Somalia have experienced forced gential mutilation
kZY5 TIL Mao Zedong had horrible personal hygiene. His genitals were never cleaned. Instead, Mao said “I wash myself inside the bodies of my women.” He never brushed his teeth either.
ykpl TIL that Reddit is wrong in their advert of Reddit Gold, claiming that while diamonds are forever, gold is the better electric conductor. Diamonds can in fact be superconductors (whereas gold cannot!)