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TIL that unlike many nations, Japanese banknotes feature portraits of artists, scientists and teachers

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E18eW TIL in ancient Rome, famous gladiators endorsed products just like modern athletes do. Some of these endorsements have survived in ancient frescoes. The makers of the film Gladiator downplayed this historical angle on the assumption that modern audiences would not believe it.
l71mG TIL "DARVO" is a reaction pattern recognized by some researchers as common when abusers are held accountable for their behavior: Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim & Offender. It was first theorized in 1997 by Jennifer Freyd who called it "frequently used and effective."
NbOP TIL During the Invasion of Normandy, Scottish Bagpiper, Bill Millin, contrary to British Command, in the thick of battle, marched up & down the beach playing his Pipes. When his unit captured German snipers, they asked why Millin wasn’t shot. They said they didn’t shoot because he was clearly mad.
rRR0W TIL A man from India started planting trees when he was 16-years-old. He's now 52 and lives in his own forest with rhinos, tigers and elephants.
XEjER TIL Captain Noel Godfrey Chavasse is the only British soldier to receive the Victoria Cross twice during WWI. Both times were for actions he committed while being wounded and under fire.