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TIL that Project Stargate was a CIA plan to use psychic powers for spying

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pYRQG TIL that in Newfoundland, two towns called Dildo and Conception Bay South exist within miles of each other.
N76mN TIL 1783 the grand master Philodor played and won three chess games simultaneously while blindfolded. Witnesses signed affidavits since they doubted future generations would believe such a feat was possible.
woDLJ TIL the Trebuchet was the superior siege engine due to its unmatched power, accuracy, and flexibility. Its ability to launch massive projectiles at varying ranges and rates made castle walls nearly pointless.
ZonY TIL smoking scorpions to get high is a growing problem in Pakistan. The high lasts around 10 hours and supposedly makes everything look like it’s “dancing.” The scorpions can be smoked straight or mixed with tobacco or hash.
EAVp TIL that OK Go wanted to distribute their album in the form of DNA and became the first band whose album was blocked by the FDA.