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TIL Jesus is the most mentioned person in the Quran

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VMYJ0 TIL of Magic the Miniature Therapy horse, who routinely visited hospital patients needing comfort. She visited one patient who had not spoken for three years; Upon seeing the horse, she said ‘Isn’t she beautiful?’ It caused the staff to break out in tears
XEok8 TIL the original board game of "the game of life" was much more depressing than the modern one we know of today. It included the chances of getting Poverty, ruin, Prison time, and even Suicide.
P1LgZ TIL that certain BEST Products stores were built with unique & controversial architecture. Stores such as the "Peeling Building", "Forest Building", "Tilt Building", "Inside/Outside Building" and others helped generate commercial success for the company at the time. (Zoomable store photos on link)
9abm TIL Connecticut teacher Julie Amero was convicted of sex offenses after a computer virus caused Porn Pop Ups to be displayed in her classroom. The felony convictions eventually vacated, she was still required to surrender her teaching license.
DokY TIL that Finland hosts the Wife Carrying World Championships every year. In which men attempt to carry their wives through an obstacle course the fastest, with the grand prize being his woman’s weight in beer.