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TIL that the Caral-Supe civilization in Peru was building huge pyramidal temples at the same time the first step pyramids of Egypt were built. And Caral-Supe was the most densely populated area in the world in third-millenium BC.

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mxyRy TIL of the Burghers of Calais. In 1346, Edward III laid siege to Calais, but agreed to spare the town if 6 wealthy residents surrendered, wearing nooses around their necks and carrying the keys to the city. Six volunteered, facing certain execution. They were spared on the advice of Queen Philippa
A1Zo TIL in 1981, the Brazilian dictatorship planned an attack to an event attended by 20k people. The 2 soldiers that carried the attack made a mistake and ended up blowing the bomb on themselves (1 dead, 1 injured). The attack was planned to convince the country that left-wing guerrilas were a threat.
eWYg TIL 52% of Americans can’t afford the house that they are currently living in right now
B61e TIL that Google maps won’t give driving directions in South Korea, due to a law that restricts the use of maps.
ZpAwR TIL British golfer Matt Fitzpatrick has charted every single golf shot he has hit since he was 15 years old.