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TIL the “fat Buddha” statue is not actually a representation of Gautama Buddha, but is in fact a Chinese deity known as Budai.

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4XmMb TIL that the Persian Empire counted how many soldiers in a battle died through counting the arrows that each soldier would place in a basket before a battle. When the soldiers came back, they each picked up an arrow and the remaining arrows would be counted to calculate the total amount of deaths
OoVKe TIL Dawn dish soap is made from petroleum which makes it better at cleaning oil and grease, especially from animals affected by oil spills.
69dD7 TIL:In 1916, a proposed Amendment to the US Constitution suggested subjecting all acts of war to a nationwide vote. Those who voted in favor would be required to enlist as volunteers in the US Army.
AN1e4 TIL about the Mexican Lapdog, an extinct dog breed that measured only 18 cm (7.1 in) from the snout to the base of the tail as an adult.
LkEWd TIL Sears once sold homes though their catalogue. These kits would include everything the home would require, including plumbing, heating and wiring. Parts would arrive by train to the buyer, who would assemble it themselves. Many of these houses still stand today.