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TIL unclaimed property is the "fifth-largest revenue source" for the state of California

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wom5J TIL that you can trace HSV lineages through the hominid family tree and that HSV has been with us for millions of years.
X0eV8 TIL that in 1991 a self-appointed reincarnation of Jesus Christ named Vissarion established a sect with thousands of followers, who lived as an isolate community in a remote Siberian village. Having promised the end of the world, the cult leader taught reincarnation and veganism to his adepts.
DQaLp TIL about nábrók, or "necropants," wich is a pair of pants made from the skin of a dead man, believed to bring wealth and prosperity.
d8xOj TIL there was a man who made a $5 bet in 1964 that man would reach the moon before 1970. He won $24,000.
j0WX TIL of Rick Rescorla, who saved all but 6 of his 2700 employees during the 9/11 attacks by directing people down the stairs using a bullhorn and encouraging them by singing Cornish songs.