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TIL Reagan and Gorbachev Agreed to Pause the Cold War in Case of an Alien Invasion.

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mxR9O TIL that the Christian Cult called "The Children of God" encouraged its female members to enter into sexual relationships with potential converts to lure them in. Called 'Flirty Fishing', they 'successfully' lured over 100,000 men into the cult.
J1111 TIL The whale tail on cruise ships is designed to direct diesel exhaust over the stern and away from the passengers.
69DGJ TIL Grace Darling, a lighthouse keeper’s daughter, became a national heroine in 1838 for helping rescue survivors of the Forfarshire shipwreck off the coast of Northumberland.
8aV5a TIL: The Mandalorian used 'virtual sets', LED screen walls with backgrounds made using Unreal engine.
b9QO9 TIL that Earth Day co-founder beaten, killed, and composted girlfriend when she threatened to leave him