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TIL that the phrase “well-behaved women seldom make history” is often misquoted, but still has a powerful feminist message on the importance of women and men who perform small actions in our society

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0wXNy TIL a monk had erased and written over a book by Archimedes describing the foundations for calculus, centuries before Leibniz and Newton.
9YAjD TIL There is a water reservoir floating in space that is equivalent to 140 trillion times all the water in the world's ocean.
OEVa TIL actor and comedian Rob Riggle was a Marine for 23 years, was a lieutenant colonel, and has received a combat award for his service in Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Liberia.
698ol TIL Jasmin Paris this year became the first woman ever to finish the Barklay Marathons within the 60 hours time limit.
OonQ6 TIL a pigeon named, Cher Ami was awarded the Croix de Guerre Medal for her heroic service in delivering 12 important messages during WWI. Most importantly, the message from a trapped 194 man battalion. Arriving with a shot through the breast, blinded in one eye, and her leg hanging by a tendon.