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TIL The Ancient Greeks had 6 different distinct words for love. Eros, sexual passion or desire. Philia, deep friendship. Ludus, playful love. Agape, selfless love. Pragma, a long standing love. Philautia, love of the self.

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rRALo TIL that prior to British troops firing on civilians at the Boston Massacre in 1770, they were pelted with oyster shells, ice, stones, sticks, and beaten with clubs by an unruly mob. At the trial, the soldiers were successfully defended by none other than John Adams and all were acquitted of murder.
6P8w TIL that the 1950’s Cadillac Eldorado had a mini bar in the glove compartment
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OoOJ6 Today I Learned that the seed, inner bark, pollen, and needles of some pine trees are edible.