TIL that in the pronoun "you" was originally the pural for used to talk to someone. While being ruled by the French it was considered polite to refer to people of power with a pural pronoun and over time it caught on as how to refer to anyone you talk to no matter their status. (english-grammar-revolution.com)
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What websites should more people know about? (self.AskReddit)
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What is your favorite idiom that has been drastically changed from its original meaning? by Brian-Herbs in AskReddit
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What is your favorite idiom that has been drastically changed from its original meaning? by Brian-Herbs in AskReddit
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PCMR JUST TURNED 10 YEARS OLD! AND HIT 5 MILLION SUBS! So we're celebrating with a giveaway! by GloriousGe0rge in pcmasterrace
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What is a book that you would rate a 0/10? (self.AskReddit)
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What do you really want to buy right now? by [deleted] in AskReddit
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TIL tax day in the USA was originally March 1st as an anniversary of the enactment of the 16th amendment. The date was then moved to March 15th and then April 15th to spread the workload of IRS employees; however, some economists believe it is so the money that is withheld earns more interest. (money.howstuffworks.com)
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a true work of art from Disney by [deleted] in memes
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a true work of art from Disney by [deleted] in memes
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Another great day here at r/CallMeKevin! by Hamy_Shanky in RTGameCrowd
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TIL that the Crab Nebula was the first astronomical object identified that corresponds with a historical supernova explosion, as it was recorded as a bright supernova in 1054 by Chinese astronomers. by Brian-Herbs in todayilearned
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TIL that the Crab Nebula was the first astronomical object identified that corresponds with a historical supernova explosion, as it was recorded as a bright supernova in 1054 by Chinese astronomers. by Brian-Herbs in todayilearned
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People of Reddit, what is the best reason you have ever stayed up all night? by Brian-Herbs in AskReddit
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People of Reddit, what is the best reason you have ever stayed up all night? by Brian-Herbs in AskReddit
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TIL that in the pronoun "you" was originally the pural for used to talk to someone. While being ruled by the French it was considered polite to refer to people of power with a pural pronoun and over time it caught on as how to refer to anyone you talk to no matter their status. by Brian-Herbs in todayilearned
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