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TIL there was a 52 episode Bollywood version of Stephen King's IT on the TV in the late 90s called Woh

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6eAQ TIL Jews fought side-by-side with Muslim soldiers to defend Jerusalem against the Crusaders.
8aL54 TIL that working dogs in the United States military always outrank their human handler.
v1ZB4 TIL Angel Lust (Death Erection) is when an erection in occurs in men after death. A number of Renaissance artists depicted a crucified Jesus with a death erection. This art was suppressed by the Catholic Church for several centuries.
kkR5 TIL that after being rejected by 20 publishers, Frank Herbert’s 1965 sci-fi classic Dune was finally picked up by Chilton Books. The publisher was previously known only for those big car repair manuals sold in auto parts stores.
aaYL TIL of Dapper Dan, a Harlem man who was chief tailor to a number of New York rappers, athletes, and dealers in the 80s. His apparel was often covered in bootleg Gucci, Fendi, or Louis Vuitton logos. Mike Tyson, one of his customers, later had a fight which indirectly led to Dan’s boutique closing.