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TIL In zero gravity, a candle's flame is round and blue.

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epAab TIL about the secret Society of Harmonious Fists, which practiced a form of shadowboxing thought to render one bulletproof. They then proceeded to roamed the countryside and killed whoever they felt was weakening the Chinese economy, forcing retaliation of over 20,000 troops.
X0r98 TIL France helped America gain independence from Britain. During the American Revolution, Ben Franklin persuaded France to give troops, money, and supplies to support America. It was risky and expensive, but the French were convinced that unity with Americans would lead to Britain’s defeat in NA.
WkpmB TIL that a common form of execution in ancient Asia was by elephant. The elephants were also trained to dismember or torture people slowly. In some places, it continued until the 19th and 20th century.
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