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TIL Every armoured vehicle of the UK has a requirement for a BV or Boiling Vessel for making tea. This is unique to the British Armed Forces

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bRON TIL No one really knows when Jesus was born. December 25 was chosen by the church because it aligned closely with a major pagan festival, which allowed the church to claim a new celebration for Christianity.
6E5W7 TIL The Walton family has given away about 2% of its net worth to charity, Bill Gates is giving away 48% of his net worth, and Warren Buffet 78% of his net worth.
ZpgLQ TIL most cells on our body have a single non-motile cilium that acts as a cellular antenna
69478 TIL about the Ash Grove music club in Los Angeles. It was a mecca for blues and folk legends from 1958 to 1973. It influenced a generation of artists like Bob Dylan and Mick Jagger.
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