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TIL that the first true automobile was invented by Karl Benz

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b6lO7 TIL of the only remaining absolute monarchy in Africa. The kingdom of Eswatini, formerly named Swaziland, was established in 1745 and is named after Mswati II, who expanded and unified the kingdom through military conquests. Swaziland adopted a constitution in 1968 but it was annulled by the king.
Br66k TIL, a "holocaust" was a sacrificial religious ceremony practiced in ancient Judaism, wherein an animal was sacrificed to god, being entirely consumed by fire. The word is from a Greek translation of the Old Testament.
p4Xe TIL that every Chili’s restaurant has one upside down picture and if you mention it, you will receive a free appetizer.
oBLjY TIL about the death of Jessica Michalik who was crushed in a mosh pit during Limp Bizkit's set at the 2001 Big Day Out festival. Fred Durst's behaviour during the rescue effort were criticised by the coroner.
kxPm TIL poverty imposes a mental burden akin to losing 13 IQ points .