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TIL in Lebanon the President must be a Christian, the Prime Minister a Sunni, and the Speaker of Parliament a Shi'a

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8egxG TIL: Sam McDaniel (brother of Hattie McDaniel) was the first and only African African actor to ever appear on the classic television series "I Love Lucy."
YnGv TIL alternative rock band The Flaming Lips released an album with four CDs that was designed so that when played simultaneously on four separate audio systems, the four CDs would produce a harmonic or juxtaposed sound
m1rdO TIL that Ancient Kyoto, which is steeped in history, was Japan’s imperial capital from 74 A.D. until the mid-1800s. During World War II, the United States thought about bombing Kyoto due to its large population, but it was spared and now flourishes with many prewar buildings and traditional homes.
jN4Pj TIL 80% of people can only breathe out of one nostril at a time. The body naturally cycles between nostrils by closing one up at a time by gorging nasal tissue with blood like an erect penis, then switching every few hours.
PJNe TIL that McDonald’s in New Zealand serves a “Kiwiburger” that tops a beef patty with a fried egg and a slice of beet.