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TIL Herostratus burned down one of the ancient wonders of the world (Temple of Artemis) in an attempt to always be remembered. The Ephesians executed him and made it punishable by death to even mention his name.

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mxb7Y TIL Chadwick Boseman was a vegetarian.
oBKrL TIL the underbelly membrane of lobsters is the toughest material of all natural hydrogels, including collagen, animal skins, and natural rubber. The membrane is about as strong as industrial rubber composites, such as those used to make car tires, garden hoses, and conveyor belts.
0w4m1 TIL a growing number of women in Iran are electing to remain single, often because men are not good enough. “Because of higher education, women have higher expectations” as many struggle to find men willing to embrace a more liberated woman
V8Qk TIL a German company has developed a maglev elevator that can move horizontally as well as vertically.
9YJ9D TIL, during the Communist Chinese purges, in Guangxi, residents ate, tortured, and butchered each other. Someone was blown to bits just for fun!