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TIL a single church spire emerging from the center of a lake marks the architectural tomb of an entire town flooded during World War II

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LQQJp TIL the YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association) was founded under the principles of 'Muscular Christianity,' a Christian philosophy that ties physical strength and development with Christian spiritual growth. The creation of the modern Olympic Games was also influenced by this philosophy.
JYbwl TIL: Since its unveiling, the President of the United States has almost always sent a funeral wreath to be laid at the Confederate Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery every Memorial Day.
Xgpj TIL A new bridge from Canada to the US is expected to become one of the largest international crossings in the world, but it almost wasn’t built because post-recession Michigan couldn’t afford it. Canada decided to pay for the bridge, land acquisition, and construction on both sides of the border.
nZW7 TIL Rabbits shouldn’t regularly eat carrots or lettuce, and that it is a myth that these foods are part of their natural diets
MGlV TIL a family-friendly game developer went into a depression after people repeteadely criticized his game character for looking like ‘a scary animatronic’. He overcame depression, was inspired to make a horror game, and went on to create 'Five Nights at Freddy’s’.