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TIL that the Nation of Islam is linked to Scientology, they encourage the use of Dianetics and even have auditors

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6QW7 TIL pillbugs (AKA roly polies) are not, in fact, bugs at all. They’re crustaceans, “closely related to lobsters, crabs, and shrimp.”
Ooa64 TIL The Battle of Verdun was the longest battle of World War I. It started on February 21st 1916 and ended on December 16th 1916. With duration of 303 days it is the longest battle in human history. With an estimated total casualty figure of 1.25 million.
nWElP TIL the first elevator shaft was built in The Cooper Union - four years before the first passenger elevator was even built
VMj8Z TIL about “Peter Bergmann”, a man that visited Ireland 11 years ago under an alias, was found dead on a beach and has never been identified.
e00eL TIL fastfood mascot Grimace originally had four arms and was called Evil Grimace. He scared children, prompting changes.