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TIL Kristen Dunst did a cover of turning japanese

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VPvk TIL the original pledge of allegiance did not contain the words “under god” even though it was written by an ordained minister.
4koXJ TIL that Alexander Bogdanov, a Russian scientist, experimented with blood transfusions from younger individuals for rejuvenation. He tragically died after transfusing blood from a student with malaria and tuberculosis, though the student miraculously recovered.
n16o TIL That The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) was Sean Connery’s last acting role as he didn’t like playing aging old men in movies.
6gE8 TIL there are “cancer villages” in China, where residents are hundreds of times more susceptible to cancer due to pollution.
Egoaw TIL that there is a Singles' Day. It's a Chinese holiday celebrated on November 11th. They chose the date 11/11, because the numeral 1 resembles a bare stick, which is Chinese Internet slang for an unmarried man