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TIL that the Indian judicial system does not have juries because of a case in 1959 that was heavily influenced by the public and the media.

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5vV9 TIL an 18 year old owed $350 for a Scientology course, so the Church threatened his father. A letter from a ‘Minister’ included: I am an expert at harassment, try me and find out. You will be broke, out of a job and broken in health. I have abilities that I will use to crush you to your knees.
kJO9m TIL that Eel blood is toxic to humans, but both cooking and the digestive process destroy the toxic protein.
OGbY TIL that P-47 pilots could destroy Tiger tanks by ricocheting their bullets off the ground and through the unarmored bottom of the tank.
8aVjV TIL Geert Adriaans Boomgaard, born 1788, was the first known supercentenarian (lived to be 110 years old). He outlived all his 12 children and his record for longest living male was not surpassed until 65 years after his death.
j6Vwp TIL about Tirthankara who, according to Jainist tradition. conquered the saṃsāra, the cycle of death and rebirth, whose teachings form the basis for the Jain canons. In Jain tradition, tirthankara pave the way for others: their grace is available to all living beings, regardless of religion.