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GYJE TIL That Petroleum companies bought rights to Battery patents and sued anyone who used them (with gag orders)
BgNJb TIL the Ottoman empire defeated the Austrians in the battle of Karánsebes even though they arrived two days late to Karánsebes. A series of misunderstandings in the Habsburg forces made them start fighting among themselves and then retreat because they thought they were under attack.
OGbj7 TIL The Khatt Shebib is an ancient wall in Southern Jordan. The remains of the wall are 150 km long, making it the longest linear archaeological site in Jordan.
mAyM TIL that lactase persistence, or the ability to digest milk properly, only developed in humans around 7,500 years ago.
mxpkO TIL Despite Genghis Khan's reputation as a genocidal ruler, he was very tolerant of the religions of his subjects, consulting with various religious leaders. He also exempted Daoists, Buddhists, Christians and Muslims from tax duties.