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TIL before the Declaration of Independence, the Second Continental Congress called the Thirteen Colonies the "United Colonies"

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XYeX TIL while on duty at a Soviet nuclear attack warning station in 1983, Stanislav Petrov’s computer indicated the US had fired several missles. He decided his computer was faulty and urged against a launch. He was right, averting nuclear war, but was not rewarded and was reprimanded by his superiors.
lo6rV 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.
9wxkX TIL Since October 31st, 2000, there has always been at least one human being in space at all times. That is 8,199 continuous days and counting.
R7gw6 TIL President Ulysses Grant was arrested by the DC police for speeding, taken into custody, and released with a fine. His horse and carriage were also seized and he had to walk back to the White House.
BrgvL TIL EA charged gamers real money to fill up their gas tanks in Need For Speed: No Limits.