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TIL flat earth conspiracy theorists believe a conspiracy theory that the Flat Earth Society is a government controlled body to disprove flat earthers

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4kD0R TIL in several regions of Europe, a log is burned to celebrate Yule
O4ML TIL the ‘Yin and Yang’ symbol was actually a shield design from the late Roman Army, and predates Taoist representations by almost 700 years
9wdeX TIL the United States travel advisory for Americans going to Somalia include: “have a designated family member for hostage negotiations” and "draft a will."
4k0OX TIL Due to Pope Pius X dying in August of 1914 the conclave that elected Pope Benedict XV had to be held during WWI. While Italy was still neutral, Cardinals from belligerents such as France, Belgium, Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the UK participated.
XEl9k TIL: Operating a gas-powered leaf blower for 1hr produces as much NOx as driving a 2016 Camry for 1,000 miles