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TIL that Non-Muslims are forbidden to enter Mecca

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v968 TIL that eight new islands have formed across our planet since 2010 due to underwater volcanoes eruptions and glacial retreats. Populations of many wild animals, including insects, birds, rats, and even monitor lizards have now settled on them.
4k0xg TIL that the youngest person ever elected to the U.S. Congress was William Charles Cole Claiborne, who served at just 22 years old. Despite the constitutional requirement that representatives be at least 25 years old, his election was allowed due to his exceptional qualifications and popularity.
R5dda TIL that Fahrenheit 451 was serialized in Playboy
jNYjj TIL that football fields aren't flat, they are slightly curved with the highest point in the middle of the field. This is make sure rain water doesn't make puddles, and instead slide off the field.
v1Y07 TIL actor Rob Riggle was a Marine for 23 years, was a lieutenant colonel, and has received a combat award for his service in Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Liberia.