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TIL that there's a conspiracy theory that the US invaded Iraq due to Iraq having a stargate and being in contact with aliens

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wLgkY TIL that the A-10 Warthog, the most common drone in war, uses depleted Uranium as the bullet core, because Uranium has higher density than lead, but also because it sharpens itself as it penetrates something, effectively penetrating tanks and what not with its' 30mm rounds. (See video: ~10:15)
m1pnE TIL: A newer study about marital issues contradicts a previous laboratory study which concluded that money is not a frequent source of marital conflict. Using real world data from parents in schools, churches, etc, money was the main source of marital conflict and had a big effect on relationships.
Y6NW TIL there exists a book and Broadway play adaptation of The Big Lebowski melded with the writing style of William Shakespeare, titled “Two Gentlemen of Lebowski”.
QYZ9 TIL the earth’s atmosphere used to contain much more oxygen creating gigantic bugs and insects
xVvO5 TIL In the Bible, Jesus entrusts Peter with "keys to the kingdom of heaven." The Vatican considers St. Peter the first Pope. The Vatican's coat of arms displays these keys to heaven.