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TIL that Scientology uses the same strategy as Chinese spies to deflect criticism

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k9rE TIL that in 1937, a gas leak in the basement at the local school in New London, Texas caused a massive explosion which killed almost 300 children and teachers, the deadliest school disaster in US history. Adolf Hitler even sent his condolences by telegram.
NmVb TIL: There are over 40 US states that tax Tampons and Pads as “Luxury” goods.
BLy TIL that billions of Argentine ants around the world all actually belong to one single global mega-colony. The colony may be the largest of its type ever known for any insect species, and could rival humans in the scale of its world domination.
4w4a TIL there is a long forgotten 13th sidereal zodiac sign, Ophuchicus “the snake holder” Nov. 29-Dec. 17. It was cut out by the Babylonians who wanted 12 signs for compatibility with their base 60 number system.
ldWB TIL that nearly all Japaneses school staff are trained to use a weapon called the Sasumata. It is a two pronged people catcher based off a medieval weapon of war that is used to immobilize intruders.