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TIL New York City is the most linguistically diverse city in the world, with 800 languages spoken

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Q15a TIL that scientists used to present their research to royal patrons instead of publishing journal articles, and receive gifts in return; the astronomer Tycho Brahe received exotic animals, an island and chemical secrets as well as cash
JYPB8 TIL that 6 out 7 women Hitler dated in his adult life died by sucicide or attempted suicide. BONUS: Hitler would carry a whip around in an attempt to "impress" women as well.
GokE TIL there used to be an instrument called a hurdy-gurdy. Apparently, it was used for “medieval raves.”
VBlPk TIL that honey bees defend their hive by forming a bee-ball around the attacker and generating heat, basically 'cooking' it from the inside.
JYBnl TIL ancient Mexicans were the only New World civilization who invented the wheel, and it is the only known instance of the wheel having been invented independently of the Sumerian version.