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TIL The Sami people of Northern Europe use drones to track track and manage reindeer herds, blending traditional herding practices with modern technology.

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KJ5R TIL James Buchanan Duke is credited as the inventor of the cigarette, made billions, and Duke University is named in his honor.
M7BYB TIL Francesco Guicciardini's father refused to make his son a priest, out of principal, even if it meant less money. As a layman Francesco ended up working for 20 years as the Pope's right hand man. He privately wrote that he hated the clergy, but self interest demanded to keep working for them
XLMr TIL Billie Piper, in her split from DJ Chris Evans, was entitled to 30 million GBP ($50 million US) but refused to take it stating, “I think that’s disgusting.” In reference to the idea she should take the money.
vPjor TIL of immune privilege, where parts of your body that would be damaged by an immune response (inflammation, high temperature) work outside of your body's immune system, including your eyes and testes.
Z84wa TIL that Elvis Presley stopped a mugging 53 days before he died. He’d been passing by a gas station in his limo when he saw two men beating up a teen. He got out, assumed a karate stance and challenged the fighters to take him on. They were so thrilled that they stopped immediately.