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TIL the word “hello” first appeared in writing in 1826, and was not used as a greeting until 1877, when it became the default when answering a phone call

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d8vv9 TIL that the "Jewish hat" was a cone-shaped pointed hat worn by Jews in Medieval Europe. Initially worn by choice, in many places adult male Jews were required by law to wear it to distinguish them from others.
KDPQ TIL in 1938 the Muslim King Zog of Albania opened Albania’s borders to Jews fleeing Nazi persecution. King Zog reputedly survived 55 assassination attempts.
5YkJp TIL the actor who played Uncle Lewis in Christmas Vacation (William Hickey) was only 61 years old when the movie was filmed
Y7DJP Today I learned the United States government agencies and Lloyd Jowers were found responsible for killing Dr. Martin Luther King Junior and frame James Earl Ray.
l76pN TIL About the strangest named places ive ever seen!