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TIL that Jews were blamed (and killed) for the spread of the Black Death due to being somewhat unaffected by it… (It was due to their isolation & better hygiene.)

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MkBK TIL the term “Caucasian,” was first used in 1785 by a German Philosopher to designate what he deemed “attractive” races. All “unattractive races” were called “Mongolians.”
4Xr1g TIL Oxyphenbutazone is theoretically the highest-scoring of all the Scrabble words—hooked to the right words, it would earn a whopping 1,778 points, found Dan Stock of Ohio. But it would require perfect placement of eight other tiles, so it’s never actually been played in a real game.
R7Qj7 TIL; Palm Trees Withstand Hurricanes because, unlike traditional trees, are not made of wood. "Instead, you'll find a jumble of spongy tissue, scattered instead of arranged" inside a palm.
m1ryO TIL "How You Remind Me" by Nickelback was the most played song of the 00s on US radio.
awARJ TIL in Switzerland it is forbidden to have only 1 guinea pig, rabbit or parakeet, you must have at least 2, cause they are social animals and they would suffer, if they lived alone.