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TIL ancient Egyptian workmen who dug the pharaohs’ tombs got paid sick leave, according to 3000 year-old records

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OGQVa TIL in 1837 a blacksmith and tool maker in Illinois was gaining attention over his innovations to the plow. His self cleaning steel headed plow tilled the tough midwest soil with ease and aided the migration into the Great Plain. That blacksmith's name was John Deere.
pYrBe TIL that American Yellow Mustard was introduced in 1904 by George J. French as "cream salad mustard", and is made entirely with the less-piquant yellow mustard seeds and a high proportion of vinegar, it is a very mild prepared mustard colored bright yellow from the inclusion of turmeric powder.
8aGWK TIL that a study performed by the University of Texas has concluded that when surgeons listen to their preferred music, their stitches are better and faster
6mnJ TIL that Mississippi permits drivers to consume alcohol while driving. However, the driver must still stay below the 0.08% blood alcohol content limit for DUI.
NXkE8 TIL Korn band made an appearance in the Monk show (I love both, btw)