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[TIL] The concept of zero as a number was first developed in India, and its use spread to the Islamic world and then to Europe.

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VBd4B TIL independent "cargo" cults arose in the early 1900s with striking similarity to other religions, despite different origins, providing insight on the psychology of religion. A messiah left, would return again with riches and healing for devotees on the apocalypse. Feb 15 is the yearly celebration
v6xj TIL that Dubai has been built by slaves – foreign workers who are lured in on the promise of well-paying jobs, then are stripped of their passports and forced to work for miniscule wages under miserable conditions
mxrQv TIL: Although there have only been a few studies, doctors have found that implementing a ketogenic diet can help reduce symptoms caused by Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.
1pn4 TIL Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, the recently re-elected President of Mongolia, has 24 children- 4 of his own and 20 adopted from local orphanages.
GYPoJ TIL that in Taiwan, it is customary for condemned prisoners to leave a NT$500-$1000 (approx 17-$33 USD) tip for their executioner.