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TIL that Belarus lost a full 1/4 of its population to World War II

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8elO8 TIL Doug Henning, the New Age illusionist from the 70s, was diagnosed with liver cancer. Despite graduating with honors with a degree in science and psychology, he believed that meditation and a diet of nuts and berries would save him. He was dead within 6 months, at the age of 52.
VBp18 TIL in WWII a killed US service member had a 19% chance of never having their body recovered
Z54p TIL Myanmar officially bans the colors red and yellow from movies, for no clear reason.
l7xb5 TIL: There is a market for Rare Antique Spoons, with one used by Paul Revere Jr selling for $32,500. This mainly applies to 100+ year old spoons that were handcrafted and contain a Silversmith's mark. Old antique spoons also have unique patterns and fanciful designs (images in article).
k6X7 TIL that ancient cynics practiced shamelessness by masturbating in public