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TIL in Russia many doctors “treat” alcoholism by surgically implanting a small capsule into their patients. The capsules react so severely with alcohol that once the patient touches a single drop, they instantly acquire an excruciating illness of similar intensity to acute heroin withdrawal

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7rX0p TIL that the Great Wall of China, stretching over 20,000 km (13,000 miles) and built over centuries, never effectively prevented invaders from entering China.
LkYYp TIL that these tall mesh nets of 30 square meters are harvesting clouds - coulds that once were a cause of illness for the residents of Mt. Boutmezguida in Morocco's anti atlas mountains, today, are the solution for desertification of the area thanks to these mesh nets.
Y7yMZ TIL at the Battle of Peleliu in the Pacific during WW2, of the 8 men awarded the Medal of Honor, 6 of them were for throwing themselves atop grenades to save nearby comrades
x6b8k TIL According to a 2019 survey on 4500+ Americans, the average age that children stop believing in Santa Claus is 8.4 y.o. The oldest average comes from the state of Mississippi at 10.2 y.o.
bPDj TIL in the ‘Mosque of the Prophet’ in Medina, where the prophet Muhammad is buried, there is an empty spot beside Muhammad reserved for Jesus. It is believed Jesus will return; kill the Antichrist, rule for 40 years, and then be buried next to Muhammad. He will also break the cross and kill the pigs