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TIL of The Hole which is a place of confinement where Scientology executives are held against their will.

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MlR8 TIL In Switzerland, it’s illegal to own just one guinea pig because they’re prone to loneliness
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neerd TIL Vienna installed gay-themed crossing lights for the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest
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1PRd TIL that the feminist anthem Respect was written and originally recorded by Otis Redding about a man asking for respect when he brings home money.