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TIL There are over 2100 languages spoken natively in Africa making it the most linguistically diverse continent in the world

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e0rrg TIL it took Richard Nixon awhile to win over his wife, and in the meantime he would drive her on dates with other guys
GYl7j TIL that the USA does not have an official language at the federal level. English is only the official language of 32 states.
9wx4Q TIL the use of electricity for medical purposes dates back at least 1800 years: the Imperial Roman physician Scribonius Largus wrote a book of cures in the 2nd century; his treatments for gout and headaches were accomplished by applying the current from an electric eel (or two) to the affected area.
grM9A TIL The Catholic Church has paid out over $3bn in the US to settle various abuse lawsuits
GY7v4 TIL that 60% of all selfie related deaths between 2014 and 2016 happened in India.