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TIL that Scientology is the fastest shrinking cult in the history of recorded cults

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R7dX8 TIL that the Roman Empire, although more technologically advanced than its contemporary peers, was poorer that any nation in 2015 with regards to their GDP per capita. Chinese and Indian empires that existed at the same time as Rome were much more wealthier simply because their soil was better.
MeXy7 TIL Tim Roth turned down the role of Severus Snape in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone because of his commitment to Planet of the Apes. Alan Rickman was eventually cast as Snape.
pYB6b TIL: A maneater tiger was lured in and captured in India using Calvin Klein Obsession prefume.
bYY0 TIL in 2002, Santa Claus topped the Forbes Fictional 15 list with an estimated net worth of $∞.
M7ywW TIL that Miss World (GBR) and Miss Universe (USA) fight against humanitarian crises, Miss International (JPN) fights for feminism and inner strength, Miss Earth (PHL) fights for environmental and climate protection.