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TIL Over 90% of Saudi arabia early Islamic heritage was gradually destroyed after the formation of the wahabist movement. which had an extreme stance against venerating of grave and structures associated with pious people of old as they believe it to be an idolatrous act (the ultimate sin in Islam)

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yQbYl TIL that the area code for Cape Canaveral, Florida, is 321, due to it sounding like the countdown for the liftoff of a rocket.
6AgZ TIL The Bush family owns land in South America that sits atop a water reserve (aquifer) that could supply the world with 200 years of fresh drinking water.
P10pg TIL: Spilling as little as ONE gallon of diesel fuel/home heating oil or motor oil can contaminate up-to one MILLION gallons of formerly-clean drinking water!
ANwr7 TIL that nothing happened in the world from 4th - 15th October 1582, because those dates don't exist. When the Gregorian Calendar was introduced, it was agreed to advance the calendar 10 days to compensate for the drift from the equinoxes, as the Julian Calendar was inaccurate by 0.0025 days.
9y5p TIL During Bolvian election periods, alcohol sales are banned, it’s illegal to gather in large groups, no one can carry weapons, and 100% voter participation is encouraged by fines and penalties.