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TIL that up until the 19th Century, European scientists had little evidence that birds migrated during the winter. It wasn't until a stork returned with a spear made of African wood through its neck that scientists had significant proof of long-distance migration.

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WkOEY TIL Turkey granted women full political rights before many other nations. Founder of Turkey Atatürk said:"There is no logical explanation for the political disenfranchisement of women. Any hesitation and negative mentality on this subject is nothing more than a fading social phenomenon of the past."
DxWv TIL That Token (the only black character on South Park) was voiced by storyboard artist Adrien Beard because he was “the only black guy in the building”
807X TIL a man name Jamie Rohrs left his children and girlfriend in the theater during the 2012 Aurora Theater Shooting. His family received help from 18 year old Jarell Brooks, who used himself as a human shield. Later that evening, Rohrs proposed to his girlfriend at the hospital and she accepted.
9YBDM TIL about the Great Stink, where after years of untreated human waste and industrial runoff in the River Thames, the smell became unbearable in London during the summer of 1858. The stench finally caused local and national authorities to address the problem—and also ended outbreaks of cholera.
rpPy TIL Bill Gates was Hired to Write the Original Code for Atari but Took too Long and Was Fired, Making Them the Only Company to Fire Gates