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TIL The Epic of Gilgamesh was lost to history. Archaeologists didn't rediscover the text until the 19th century

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wLrnJ TIL of a professional Scottish sport of haggis hurling that requires that the haggis be in one piece and edible after landing.
GYeL7 TIL the stem that connects your eye to the brain takes a small space in the back of your eye where photoreceptors can't be. This makes a natural blind spot for everyone that is only overcome because your second eye compensates.
lLpA TIL research shows that students who write out their notes on paper actually learn more than those taking notes by typing.
GRlG TIL over 100 Chinese elementary schools are sponsored by tobacco companies, where children under 10 are encouraged to use tobacco products and their uniforms bear cigarette logos.
a8E1L TIL that philanthropist and engineer Avery Fisher was motivated to start his own company after, identifying a way to save his employer $10,000 a year, was immediately denied a $5/week raise.