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TIL in 1897 Indiana tried to change the value of Pi to 3.2 via legislation

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6Egr7 TIL in 1997, a physics student demonstrating the Leidenfrost effect by holding liquid nitrogen in his mouth accidentally swallowed the substance, resulting in near-fatal injuries. This was the first case in medical literature of liquid nitrogen ingestion
Zpjpv TIL the temples and theaters of Ephesus, in ancient Turkey, were once accessed via a Mediterranean harbor. The city’s main thoroughfare, Harbor Street, led directly from the waterfront. Sadly, centuries of silt buildup have left these historic structures stranded about 3 miles inland.
BpjD TIL Pope Francis is against Catholics partaking in communion if they vote for women’s reproductive rights. Even if that person is a medical professional.
xVW10 TIL Blue and Yellow Mud Wasps aka Mud Daubers are not aggressive towards humans and actually function as pollinators and control spider populations, such as the Black Widow.
OMJ4 TIL a POW named Charlie Cavendish told Swiss inspectors of the awful conditions that they were living in. He knew that the SS would kill him for doing so, but continued anyway to save his fellow men, which he did. Cavendish was missing at roll call the next day and was never seen again.