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TIL the word "sneeze" was originally spelled "fnese." The spelling shifted in the 15th century due to people misinterpreting the F as a long S.

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b6Rm0 TIL that Ancient Kyoto, which is steeped in history, was Japan’s imperial capital from 794 CE to 1869. During World War II, the United States thought about bombing Kyoto due to its large population, but it was spared and now flourishes with many prewar buildings and traditional homes.
xVXDB TIL After dead lifting a world record 500kg (1102lbs), strongman Eddie Hall suffered a bruised back, lack of vision, and bleeding from the ears, eyes, and nose
6EG9w TIL There are no reported cases of runners dying of dehydration during marathons — but there are plenty of cases of runners dying from water intoxication.
p41O TIL John Pike, the infamous UC Davis “Pepper Spray Cop” made an annual salary of $121,680 before leaving after 8 months paid leave after the incident.
krMe TIL that Iceland is considered the most peaceful country in the world.