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TIL most of present-day Boston actually sits on man-made landfill supported by underground wooden pilings

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wZXY TIL in 1789, after he lost control of his ship in a mutiny and was forced onto a cramped boat, British officer William Bligh led 18 loyal sailors on a 47 day, 4164 mile voyage from Tonga to Indonesia. They had 4 swords, a week’s worth of food and water, and a compass. All but one, survived the trip.
7rAKZ TIL Japanese swordsmiths can only make 2 swords per month due to restrictions put in place after World War II
X0nDE TIL that the first Roman Emperor wanted to be titled “Romulus” but was convinced to pick Augustus instead due to the former name’s monarchical connotations
16Dp4 Today I learned dinosaur food still exists
GyMj TIL Someone created a list that cross references biblical verses that contradict each other, plus much more.