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TIL that in 1978, scientists discovered a family of six that had been living cut off from all civilization deep in the Siberian wilderness for 40 years. They had no knowledge of cellophane, television, the Moon Landing, or World War II.

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R5NAQ TIL that the man commonly credited with inventing the sandwich was in charge of the Royal Navy during the American Revolution. His incompetent leadership was a factor in the American victory. It was said about him that "Seldom has any man held so many offices and accomplished so little."
wjjE TIL someone replaced 75% of their skull with a 3D-printed implant last March
vPr7 TIL that the human skull is one of the least deformable substances found in nature, needing 1 ton of force to reduce its diameter by 1 centimeter.
YGyG TIL the fax machine was invented before the telephone
OoOvg TIL only 40% of all men who have EVER lived have contributed to the worlds current gene pool. Which means 60% of men died childless. 80% of all women who have EVER lived contributed to the gene pool.