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TIL of the Yuen Long attack, where hundreds of suspected Triad members, in order to "counter protest" against pro-democracy hong-kong protesters, took to the streets, beating anyone indiscriminately with metal poles and wooden canes.

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7erp TIL that when asked about his religious beliefs in an interview with TIME, Vladimir Putin remarked, “…There are things I believe, which should not in my position, at least, be shared with the public for everybody’s consumption because that would look like self-advertising or a political striptease.”
v1bpx TIL A member of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster was denied the right to wear a colander in ID photos in Holland. Pastafarianism is considered a 'satire' and not a 'serious faith.'
QJ60X TIL people suffering from schizophrenia or autism are less likely to be fooled by "hollow face" illusions or other optical illusions that mess with depth perception and perspective. After successful treatment for schizophrenia, the illusion is more likely to fool them.
jLPM TIL that Metallica was the first band to play on all 7 continents.
b8RQ TIL in 1970, a state commission in Mississippi voted to ban Sesame Street because of its “highly integrated cast of children”.