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TIL that the veins in your eyes are above your retina and you can actually see their shadows.

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LkjpZ TIL that from 1864 to 1870 three countries (Uruguay, Argentina and Brazil) declared war to Paraguay (whos motto is “Victory or Death”). Roughly two-thirds of Paraguay population were killed, including around 90% of its men. That war was called “War of the Triple Alliance”
EgM4p TIL That the Lord Xenu parts of Scientology were largely unknown, even to other members of Scientology until the South Park Episode "Trapped in the Closet".
8e0Qa TIL: There existed elephant duels in SE Asia. Opposing army leaders of equal status would face each other on the battlefield in single combat atop elephants. It was seen as honorable and heroic as it avoided troop losses. The practice died when the Portuguese introduced guns in the 16th century.
BQkk TIL at the 2009 Grammy’s Miley Cyrus requested a backstage meeting with the members of rock band Radiohead. Lead singer, Thom Yorke, politely declined. After being snubbed by the band, Miley vowed to get revenge. “I’m gonna ruin them, I’m gonna tell everyone.”
xVO0D TIL Audie Murphy received every military combat award for valor available from the US, plus awards from other countries. He single-handedly held off a company of German soldiers for, then led a successful counterattack while wounded & out of ammo.