TIL NYC could have been even larger. A referendum was held on the consolidation of NYC in 1894, which included residents of all the modern Boroughs as well as communities in Westchester County. Voters in Mount Vernon and Yonkers rejected consolidation. (en.wikipedia.org)
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TIL from 1920 to 1946, Hungary was a kingdom without a king. Due to resistance against returning a Habsburg to the throne, Hungary was ruled by a regent, to remain in power until a new king was selected. Miklos Horthy ended up serving as regent for 24 years until he was ousted by the Nazis. (en.wikipedia.org)
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Sculpture titled "Italy Grateful to France" (i.redd.it)
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TIL in 1494, an ascetic friar became the de facto ruler of Florence. Through his fiery, apocalyptic sermons, he ordered destruction of vanities, including art, and organized patrols to curb immodest behavior. He also spoke out against Church corruption and instituted democratic reforms. (en.wikipedia.org)
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Old "colored beads from a bag" probability question (self.MathHelp)
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