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TIL Conservation efforts are saving the kākāpō on Codfish Island that are being threatened by the fungal infection Aspergillosis.

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Lw9Z TIL that the game “Football Manager” has been cited in at least 35 divorce cases in Britain in the year 2012 alone
BrnkL TIL that in Albanian there is a tradition of blood feuds called "Gjakmarra", that requires murder to preserve family honor. The feuds may continue for generations. Those who choose not to pay with their lives may live in shame and seclusion for the rest of their lives, imprisoned in their homes.
EP5V TIL there is a commercial advertising technique called “Two Cunts in a Kitchen”, typically used in ads targeting women for things like feminine hygiene products.
Eg0EW TIL that the Roman Empire did not end with the fall of Rome in 476, the eastern half of the empire remained and lasted throughout the medieval period.
dE9 TIL “Jesus” and “Joshua” are the same name in Greek. Jesus Christ means “Joshua the Annointed”