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TIL that a tennis linesman got killed when a legendary player accidentally hit a serve to his balls.

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LQ5rm TIL the final battle of the Revolutionary War was fought in Cuddalore, India between Britain and France. The war had actually formally ended via treaty six months prior, but the news didn’t reach India until June 29, 1783 when a British ship showed up in the midst of the battle waving a white flag.
xVGZw TIL that there is a link between regular Benadryl usage & the risk of getting dementia.
69Y48 TIL that salt was used to preserve mummies. They used natron, a salt mix (including table salt) to dehydrate and disinfect them. Natron was quite the hit, and had many many uses: soap, teeth cleanser, mouthwash, insecticide and more
4kDea TIL Longview Washington has bridges built to allow squirrels to safely cross streets in the city
jOVQ TIL Pennies buried in a garden will repel slugs, which get electric shocks from touching copper and zinc