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TIL Report: US Life Expectancy Lowest in 25 Years

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LQ6av TIL ancient Andeans figured out how to freeze-dry potatoes as a hedge against crop failure
Z8OjY TIL that Napoleon was of average height for his era and that his reputation as a short man was largely spread through the works of British satirical cartoonist James Gillray. His satire was so effective that Napoleon once said that Gillray "did more than all the armies of Europe to bring me down."
pvYA TIL that in order to defeat the Egyptians in battle, the Persian army may have used cats as live shields, knowing that the Egyptians revered cats as sacred and would not harm them.
awL0b TIL A prequel to the film Gladiator entered development in 2001, and is still in development as of 2019
yGRe TIL philosopher Voltaire would drink 50-72 cups of coffee each day.