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TIL The first computer virus, called 'Brain' took the world by storm in 1986. It was created by 2 brothers in Pakistan to protect their business from being stolen

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BrROD TIL the lazy cops-donuts stereotype was the exact opposite of its origin: cops used to frequent donut shops in the past because they need to have work done and donut shops were the only ones that are open really early in the morning (to prepare for the breakfast rush).
d8g77 TIL of the Coconut Religion, whose founder was known as His Coconutship. He and his followers created a Coconut Kingdom and promoted an all-coconut diet. The religion's monks are allowed up to 9 wives.
BrVpk TIL, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation had a contest to complete the phrase "as Canadian as ____" ....... The winning entry: "As Canadian As Possible, Under the Circumstances"
JYKMl TIL there is a scientifically best way to wash your hands.
9YB6Q TIL In Taipei there is a Dog Temple that follows an "amoral code" and is a place of worship for gangsters, thugs, prostitutes, gamblers etc. In place of incense sticks, visitors burn cigarettes as a sign of prayer.