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TIL Pope John Paul II entered and prayed in a mosque, and even kissed the Qur'an, in an effort to improve religious relations with Islam.

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m15aM TIL: Andrew Bonar Law is the only Canadian to have served as Prime Minister of the UK. He was born in New-Brunswick which was a British colony at the time.
78WBX TIL Botox may alleviate depression symptoms in some people. Researchers found that by paralyzing muscles in the face associated with negative emotions (called grief muscles) people's moods improved. They believe it interrupts a feedback loop where negative face expressions can impact your mood.
YpKm7 TIL that hydras (small organisms) are practically inmortal and don’t seem to age at all
KMYB TIL With only one exception, every public shooting since 1950 in the U.S. in which more than three people have been killed has taken place where citizens are not allowed to carry guns.
BlOe TIL Hippos have red sweat that is frequently mistaken for blood