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TIL that brown rats originate from China and only spread to the rest of the old world during the Middle Ages.

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aEJZ TIL playing in the dirt probably makes us happier, because there is a bacteria in most soil that functions as an antidepressant.
8mba TIL: In WWII King George VI was at war with Nazi Germany as King of the UK, but as King of Ireland he was at peace with Germany and validated the credentials of German ambassadors. After WWII he was at war with himself as King of Pakistan and seperately King of India
b6rNp TIL that sumo wrestlers have a 65 year life expectancy (5 years shorter than that of the average Japanese male) due to their high risk of diabetes and heart attacks and liver problems resulting from the excessive diet of food and alcohol.
pxLQ TIL that the USA has no official language. English is only used on a de facto basis.
GKJN TIL that in 1968 Olympics, Kip “Kieno” was late for the 1500m final, because he was stuck in traffic. He ran 2 miles to make it to the event on time, and still won the gold. He was also suffering from Gallstones.