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TIL Hitler was nominated for the Nobel Peace Price in 1939

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vPPB TIL Mother Theresa caused thousands to suffer because she believed suffering “brought people closer to Christ” and was the source of many deaths because she refused to give people quality health care while receiving world-class health care for herself.
nGA7 TIL nobody has died from a confirmed spider bite in Australia since 1979. Deaths occur due to being surprised by them, while driving, etc.
NXgPQ TIL that contrary to popular belief, shaking a champagne bottle does not increase it's pressure. The pressure actually drops a tiny bit
JYPXV TIL that in 2012, a woman on vacation in Iceland joined a police search party to help find someone who was reported missing, The search went on for hours before she found out that the person they were looking for was herself.
nyVB TIL Milhouse is allergic to honey, wheat, dairy, non-dairy, mistletoe, holly, the red part of candy canes, and to his own tears.