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TIL that the graphic sex scenes in the controversial 'Pagan Poetry' music video were performed and filmed by Björk herself.

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1ay04 TIL although less talked about, the trauma of unexpectedly getting fired is very similar to the trauma of being left by a loved one.
woydE TIL that Islam spread to North Africa because a general decided to ignore his orders. The Caliph sent a letter ordering his general not to invade Egypt. Suspecting it contained orders to withdraw, he said he would open it at the end of the day – by which time he had crossed the border.
OwY TIL that the Gulf Stream is the reason for the caucasian skin color, blonde hair, and blue eyes.
nWnVd TIL that in 1999 a Qantas 747 "crashed" on landing and then Qantas paid a huge amount of money to repair the plane so it wouldn't be reported as a hull loss accident.
XE8vX TIL: The study of the origin of language has frustrated scientists for centuries. Due to the lack of empirical evidence to work with, the Linguistic Society of Paris banned discussion of the topic in 1866 as unproductive, a ban academic linguists observed until the late 20th century.