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TIL that the 365-day calendar we use today was invented by the ancient Egyptians.

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gMkEA TIL while Canada was officially neutral during the U.S. Civil War, between 33-55,000 Canadians volunteered and fought mostly for the Union. Over 29 Canadians received the Medal of Honor. The war led to change in governing philosophy in Canada, with more focus on federation instead of states rights.
mvYM TIL of a rugby player who suffered a torn scrotum and lost four teeth. After asking the physio to stitch him back up he returened to play only to be given a concussion and forced to watch the rest of the game from the bench. He claims to have no recollection of this game.
kwmE TIL that Dennis Rodman’s father, Philander, had over 26 children with 16 different women, making him, by definition, a philanderer.
1ankX TIL that owls have a reputation of being wise due to their large eyes, but are not smart enough to be trained - unlike parrots, hawks, and pigeons. They still have a complex brain, but it spends much of its time processing information from its optic nerves.
X0K6r TIL that "football" refers to a sport played on foot, rather than horseback, and not to how the ball is moved. (Explaining why US Football is known as such despite mostly relying on hands).