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TIL the average American is more religious than the average Iranian

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9YGJp TIL the British Secret Service used semen as invisible ink during WW1, but stopped the practice later on because of the smell
xVJ4B TIL about Wittgenstein's poker: During an argument, Ludwig Wittgenstein, brandishing a poker, challenged Karl Popper to name a single example of a moral rule, to which Popper replied 'not to threaten visiting lecturers with pokers'.
X0gjE TIL that the "Hand of Faith" is one of the largest gold nuggets ever found (at 875 troy ounces/27kg) that still exists. It was discovered in Victoria, Australia and sold to the Golden Nugget Casino chain for over $1 million
VBOak TIL Mal Meninga’s political career lasted exactly 28 seconds. He resigned his candidacy in the same interview he announced it after not having a good answer to why he was running.
d8P1d TIL about Masako Wakamiya, a Japanese woman who on noticing the lack of fun game apps for senior citizens learnt coding at the age of 81 and created her own app, Hinadan, inspired by a Japanese doll festival. She holds seminars and workshops to educate elderly about the benefits of technology.