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TIL that 90% of people that are struck by lightning survive

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E1yyo TIL the USA has 3,204 recorded serial killers, about 67.58% of the world’s total recorded serial killers. England has 166 recorded Serial killers at number two, while South Africa has 117 recorded serial killers at number three.
bV5E TIL that the eternal flame at Bullhead City, Arizona, only lasted until city officials received a US$961 gas bill. It has been relighted after complaints by veterans groups
VMKNm TIL that Tchaikovsky, who was gay, signed off a letter to his brother Modest, who was also gay, as "Your devoted and loving sister, Petrolina"
l7BbV TIL controversial Minister Louis Farrakhan who has made many negative statements about Jewish People in the past is a symphony-level classic violin musician and in 1993 he performed a Mendessohn composition he said was an effort to heal a rift between him and the Jewish community.
N7YkM TIL that you're not supposed to rinse with water straight after toothbrushing as it'll wash away the concentrated fluoride in the remaining toothpaste. This dilutes it and reduces its preventative effects.