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TIL that the Cult Awareness Network, which criticized Scientology, among other cults, was undermined, sued and bought out by the Church of Scientology

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8eAyL TIL Mario, Luigi, Wario, Waluigi, and Skyrim’s Paarthurnax share the same voice actor
b64PE TIL that after the American Civil War ended, the Union troops started cheering, but Grant quickly silenced them. He later said, "The Confederates were now our countrymen, and we didn't want to gloat over their downfall."
168jr TIL The most recent invasion of mainland Britain failed in part due the majority of the invading French force consisting of irregulars, including republicans, deserters, convicts and Royalist prisoners. Order broke down once they discovered the town's supply of wine.
4kOV5 TIL that the official bird of Redondo Beach, California, is the Goodyear Blimp
mxePx TIL Doves that were a part of the 1988 Olympic Opening Ceremonies in Seoul, landed inside the Olympic Cauldron after being released, and were accidentally burned alive when it was lit later on in the ceremonies.