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TIL an Indian rationalist was accused of blasphemy and had to flee the country after he proved that the “miracle” tears coming from a Jesus statue actually came from clogged drainage pipes.

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E1L7W TIL that the state of Rhode Island in 2020 dropped the 'and Providence Plantations' in its name making it no longer the longest official state name
WkkAY Short answer: Maybe, but they'd be very busy
nWdk7 TIL Paul Newman started his own salad dressing back in 1982. He would then go on to donate 100% of the company’s profits to multiple charities.
VB5V0 TIL Mariah Carey gave birth to her twins while listening to her own song, a live performance of 'Fantasy'
VnGZ TIL that Julius Caesar suffered from chronic diarrhea. This prevented him from rising to greet the senate, which was deeply insulting to them and provoked his assassination.