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TIL that Porphyria, a collection of diseases where symptoms include severe sun sensitivity, prominent canine teeth and peculiar behaviour, is thought to be the basis of the vampire legend

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LQ15V TIL there is a famous boiling lake of lava in Antarctica on Ross Island, complete with its own active volcano aka "Mount Erebus".
QdwL TIL Vietnam is one of the most pro-US countries in the world, with 76% having a favorable view. This is higher than Japan, the UK, and France.
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