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TIL that in medieval Europe, animals were put on trial for crimes

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KONbR TIL the term "Third World" arose during the Cold War to define countries that remained non-aligned with either NATO or the Communist Bloc. NATO represented the First World, while the Communist Bloc represented the Second World.
WomB TIL - There is an “Edible Park” in Ashville, NC. It has over 40 different fruit and nut trees that the public is allowed to go and pick fresh fruits from.
oRY6W TIL that Robert Wadlow is the tallest man in history at 8 ft 11.1inchs.
0gM TIL the moment after an argument when you think of a really good comeback but it’s too late is called “L'esprit d'escalier”, or “stairway wit”.