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TIL that the Mormon church actually supports abortion in cases of rape, incest, or danger of the mother’s death

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e06wJ TIL that in 1997, a poacher wounded a tiger and stole part of its kill. The tiger found the poacher's cabin, destroyed his belongings, waited at least half a day for him to return, then killed and ate him.
oB4vY TIL Shoe shops used in-store x-rays machines on children to ensure a good fit from 1920-1970 until they realised the dangers of radiation
jNLBa TIL the reason a clock is used as a metaphor for how close we are to extinction in the Doomsday Clock is that a clock implies a countdown and suggests that destruction will naturally occur unless someone takes action to stop it.
Z8DBR TIL guards of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier wear specially manufactured Oakley sunglasses to protect from the glare of the marble, and are the only military personnel to wear sunglasses as part of their official uniform.
0xNN TIL that the Molai Forest in India (1,360 acres) was planted by a single man, over the span of 30 years. It is now home to Bengal tigers, Indian rhinoceroses and the occasional herd of elephants.