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TIL when Sir Isaac Newton was knighted by the Queen, it wasn’t in recognition of his tremendous achievements as one of the great mathematicians and physicists of all time or his service as head of the Royal Mint for decades, but likely due to political reasons associated with the elections of 1705

by whatilearned June 20, 2022, 10:29 am

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Let’s celebrate some of the ccp’s achievements!

by CopyPastaArchive May 21, 2022, 7:09 pm

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if school (specifically middle and high school) was a video game, what would some of the achievements, quests, or loading screen tips be?

by QuestionGuy May 13, 2022, 3:39 am

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Let’s talk about some of ICP’s achievements!

by CopyPastaArchive February 6, 2022, 3:38 am

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Let’s celebrate some of the CCP’s achievements!

by CopyPastaArchive February 5, 2022, 10:15 pm

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TIL in 1936 Jesse Owens a Black American Olympian 4 time gold medalist in track and field who competed in Nazi Germany did not receive any congratulations from then President FDR. Only decades later in 1976 was he finally recognized for his achievements representing America.

by whatilearned July 28, 2021, 6:21 pm

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What were for you the most staggering, miraculous series of conquests/military achievements?

by HistoryBuff July 28, 2021, 2:35 pm

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Decade's Top 10 Public Health Achievements Controlling infectious diseases like AIDS and tuberculosis, doing a better job of fighting tobacco use, improving motor vehicle safety, and reducing heart disease and death have been named by the CDC as being among the 10 top public health achievements of the first decade of the 21st century.

by DailyHealthNews June 27, 2021, 3:52 pm

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TIL about International Men’s Day, which recognizes and celebrates the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of men.

by whatilearned June 16, 2021, 9:35 am

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TIL that the Pokemon Magikarps evolution into Gyarados is inspired by Chinese mythology where the Carps who jump over the Dragon gate are immediately transformed into mighty Dragons. Nowadays, “Carp Leaping over the Dragon Gate” symbolises good wishes for overnight achievements and advancements.

by whatilearned June 9, 2021, 5:42 am

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TIL Sun Li Jen, a commander in the ROC in WW2 is known as “Rommel of the East” due to his military achievements in various campaigns. He is named the most capable Chinese field commander in WW2. He spent his last 30 years under house arrest in Taiwan due to suspicions on collaborating with the CIA.

by whatilearned May 14, 2021, 1:55 pm

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TIL about the inaturalist seek app, an app that can identify wild animals, plants, and fungi from the photos you take – with achievements for identifying new things in your area.

by whatilearned April 2, 2021, 10:18 am

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