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TIL that in March 2024, an Ethiopian bank lost millions after an ATM glitch allowed excess withdrawals but recovered 99% by naming and shaming those who exploited it.

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XEOvj TIL that in ancient Athenian democracy leaders where chosen by a form of lottery as it was felt that if voting was used the rich and powerful would have unfair advantages to influence voters.
KWba TIL: When Lincoln’s coffin was opened in 1901, his body and clothes were perfectly preserved.
bmM7 TIL that there is evidence of early humans being killed and eaten by eagles
d8QkE TIL that the drawer in the bottom of your oven is not used for storing baking sheets, but broiling and keeping food warm.
16QZV TIL That Honey Never Spoils: Today I learned that honey never spoils. Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible.