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TIL that the assassination of Abraham Lincoln was part of a larger plot that also included the assassination of then-VP Andrew Johnson and Secretary of State William Seward. However, Seward survived the attempt, and Johnson’s would-be assassin chickened out.

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rNJoW Today I learned that Emperor Ai of the Han dynasty had a male lover named Dong Xian. Their relationship was notable, with the emperor bestowing honours upon Dong Xian due to his affection. This bond is often cited as a significant example of same-sex love in ancient Chinese history.
WkBZd TIL the hotel where Jeremy Clarkson assaulted Top Gear producer Oisin Tymon now bears a plaque commemorating the event.
5VD7Q TIL: Cats can’t taste spicy the same way humans do.
5e78 TIL Liam Neeson was offered the role of James Bond in Goldeneye (1995) but turned down the role because he wasn’t interested in starring in action movies.
Z8yyB TIL that one of the earliest uses for the term Round Robin was a document signed by multiple parties in a circle to make it more difficult to determine the order in which it was signed, thus preventing a ringleader from being identified, a mutiny on a ship for example.