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TIL Bubble Wrap was originally intended to be used as 3D wallpaper

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xVDDB TIL the Thirty Years' War could have only lasted 2 years if it wasn't for Frederick V's refusal to admit defeat, which caused Spain to invade the Holy Roman Empire and force him into exile. The other rulers within the Empire saw the removal of a hereditary prince as a threat and decide to intervene.
pn6O TIL no witches were actually burned during the Salem Witch Trails; the majority of the convicted was hanged, but one was pressed, and at least four more died in prison.
W0QL TIL that if you earn more than $25,000 annually, you’re in the top 10% of the world’s income earners. If you earn more than $50,000 a year, you’re in the top 1% of the world’s income earners.
xV1ak TIL There is a biker gang in Arizona that protects children from their child abusers in court, at home and on the streets while the abuser is being prosecuted.
nev0d TIL that 'Ishi' was not the real name of the 'last wild Indian', but simply means 'man'. Traditionally, in Yahi culture, one would not speak one's name until formally introduced by someone else. But there were no other Yahi to say Ishi's name.