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TIL that one of the Hindu Gods, Ayyappa was born through a Homosexual intercourse between the chief Hindu gods Vishnu and Shiva.

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9YbwB TIL In the 1980s American Airlines sold tickets for unlimited travel (priced around 250000 dollar). One passenger, over a period of 10+ years, traveled more than 10 million miles, accumulated over 40 million frequent flier miles (all of which he gave away), and cost the airline more than $21 million
wLg98 TIL there is a city called North Pole, Alaska. The city is known for having year round Christmas decorations.
d8NXj TIL that the Monarchy of Norway was founded in 872AD, been in power for over a 1000 years.
Z8OQ4 TIL about Monte Testaccio, an ancient artificial mound in Rome in which more than 50 Million pieces of Roman pottery were discarded. It was in operation till the 3rd century AD.
Z8lNv TIL Garden Veggie Straws, which shows fresh vegetables on the bag, and are promoted as a healthy alternative to chips, are actually made of salt, starch, and tomato paste. They have less nutrition than actual potato chips and the manufacturer, which has a history of false claims, is now being sued.