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TIL that the Amish population doubles every 21 years

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woJdW TIL that The Diomede Islands are only 2.4 miles apart but are in different calendar days due to the International Date Line, 21 hours apart. The Big Diomede (part of Russia), is almost a full day ahead of the eastern island, Little Diomede (part of the USA).
DG8Y TIL there is no historical evidence that the goal of Spartacus and the other slave leaders was to reform the Roman Republic or end slavery. The Third Servile War may have happened simply because the men had an opportunity to escape and wanted to go home.
6W0W TIL in 1918 after the Treaty of Versailles (end of WW I) the French Commander-in-chief said “This is not a Peace. It is an Armistice for 20 years”. 20 years and 65 days later, WW II happened
yV8Jp TIL: The positive form of stress is "Eustress", where you feel motivated and focused and perform at your peak
d8N7K TIL about "Stone Frigates", islands and buildings that are legally naval ships. A notable example is the HMS Diamond Rock, which was captured after battle with 16 French and Spanish ships. The Diamond Rock inflicted over 50 casualties but the captain was still court-martialled for "losing" the ship.