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TIL Channel 4 carried out investigative journalism in several UK mosque and uncovered that most have regular lectures condoning violence, raping children and alienation. Islamic organization’s response was that it was racist for broadcasters to film them.

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dDXOd TIL about the AC/DC rule: the initial chart and sales performance of a new record album is often a reflection of the success of the artist's prior album, not the merits of the new record itself. This "rule" is named after AC/DC's Back In Black and For Those About To Rock We Salute You albums.
gJ79 TIL Muhammad Suharto the former President of Indonesia is considered the worlds most corrupt head of state due to embezzling between $15-35 billion during his 32-year presidency
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a8xAb TIL The researchers found a 9-13% lower risk of death among people who drank at least 2 cups of tea per day than among non-tea drinkers.
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