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TIL Tulpa is a concept in Theosophy, mysticism, and the paranormal, of a materialized being or thought-form, typically in human form that is created through spiritual practice and intense concentration.

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OGe7a TIL Poland's national anthem mentions Napoleon Bonaparte, praising him as "he who has shown us ways to victory"
PrRZ TIL the living person with the most Oscars is the guy who wrote the songs for the 90s Disney films
XEZrD TIL of George R. Price, a population geneticist known for developing the most widely accepted mathematical interpretation of altruism. After realizing his equation implied that altruistic behavior serves an innate selfish purpose, Price became increasingly depressed and eventually committed suicide.
YP8d TIL September 19th is Talk Like a Pirate Day. On this day, Krispy Kreme gives their customers a free donut to whoever talks like a pirate and a dozen free donuts to whoever wears a pirate outfit.
Lk6od TIL that the term Banana republic was invented by the author O. Henry when he lived in Honduras, and described a politically unstable country dependent upon the exportation of limited-resource product.