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TIL that all male Astronauts going to the International Space Station from Russia are required to pee on a bus tire prior to launch. A tradition started by Yuri Gagarin.

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YpRbB TIL that there is a road in Brussels called "Ceci n'est pas une rue" ("This is not a road") in honour of Rene Magritte
Wkwko TIL in Spain, a thief found child pornography on some tapes he had stolen from a 64-year-old football coach, among other electrical goods. He left the incriminating tapes in an envelope for the police to find, notifying them of where he had burgled them from, leading to the coach being arrested.
Qm4d TIL a man from China bought a first class ticket which came with access to a VIP lounge that had free food. He rescheduled over 300 times in a year to enjoy over 300 free meals. When investigated, he canceled the ticket and got a full refund.
R7adj TIL only 40% of Amish people use refrigerators but 97% of them use washing machines.
wVm1 TIL musicians brainwaves sync up when they play music together