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TIL that the Sons of Liberty melted a statue of King George in July 1776, using the lead to create over 42,000 bullets that would later be used against the British.

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wm4E TIL in the 4th Century BC, an elite military company called The Sacred Band of Thebes, which consisted of 150 male lovers, defeated a larger Spartan army in battle
1kP4 TIL Queen Victoria was the longest reigning monarch ever.
nWeXG TIL watches on display are generally set to 10:10 so that all hands can be seen clearly and can be viewed in their entirety. This also allows any subdials to be seen which are generally placed at the 3, 6, or 9 positions.
Xm5D TIL In Shampoo and Moisturiser Ads, “Essential Oils” means that the oil gives off a distinctive scent, not that they’re essential.
vG4L TIL a Canadian Research Firm has developed Invisible Camouflage, and is sharing it w/ the U.S. Government.