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TIL in the 2011 census for the Czech Republic, over 15 thousand people listed their religion as 'Jedi'.

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GkVg TIL that in the American Civil War Generals were 50% more likely to die in battle than Privates
x6VL5 TIL the Butonese a local ethnic group from Indonesia uses the Korean writing system to write their language.
4X7Bg TIL Sigourney Weaver reportedly reached the height of 5 ft 101⁄2 in (179 cm) by the age of 11, which had a negative impact on her self-esteem. She recalled feeling like "a giant spider" and never having "the confidence to ever think I could act."
gr90D TIL Prince shares several songwriting credits with his father
p5Nb TIL the Curiosity rover is powered by a chunk of onboard plutonium.