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TIL ancient Roman Philosopher Seneca chose to adopt a vegetarian diet "to challenge the decadence of his time". Seneca eventually abandoned vegetarianism, because he did not want to be associated with a particular political faction that had adopted it's practice.

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5Rg8 TIL that slaves were forbidden from owning drums, as they were used to communicate. New Orleans was the only city where slaves could legally own them. Hundreds of slaves were allowed to gather each Sunday to trade, sing, dance, and play music. This led to the birth of Jazz.
rRoly TIL It has been a hotly debated subject for decades whether or not the presumed oldest musical instrument was purposefully crafted bone flute, or a cave bear femur which an animal chewed on
RNZ8 TIL Candy Crush brings in $633,000 per day.
lGPK TIL that Greek women were only allowed to practice medicine after a woman disguised as a man was so good at obstetrics/gynaecology that “he” was accused of gaining clients through seducing women. She proved herself innocent of this alleged crime by flashing the court.
78QYr TIL certain anti-Depression medications had to be labeled with “suicidal thoughts” after kids, teens, and young adults who were taking these medications had motivation to harm themselves after taking them.