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TIL that according to Navajo culture the weaver of a rug would deliberately put an imperfection, called a “ch’ihónít’i” (“spirit line”), believed to allow the release of the weaver’s spirit from the woven item, and also symbolizes the perfection-in-imperfection

pYmoA TIL the earliest written version of Revelations says that 616 is the number of the beast. Why it changed to 666 is anybody's guess.
l7NrG TIL Natalia Tena, who played Osha in Game of Thrones, was denied a pubic wig for her nude scenes despite arguing that her character, a Wildling, wouldn’t shave or trim. She wasn't even allowed to grow out her own hair, as the directors insisted on it being short.
XEDDX TIL that before the Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show, the show coordinator asked Prince if he'd be alright performing in the downpour.. to which Prince responded "Can you make it rain harder?"
mndp TIL that panic grass grows in Yellowstone park at soil temperatures of 50C (125F). In order to do this, the plant needs the presence of a particular type of fungus. But the fungus in turns needs to be infected with a particular virus. All three are required to survive at this temperature.
XEjrk TIL many archaeologists claim water erosion, head recarving and older megalithic sites prove that the Great Sphinx is thousands of years older than current estimates. When confronted with evidence and asked to respond, the minister of Egyptology refuted the claims, saying "I don't believe in radar".