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TIL that the Vatican has a telescope in Arizona

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N7gNb TIL of the “asshole” experiments: participants were blocked from walking down a narrow hallway by a researcher who called them an “asshole”. Southern men were far more likely to respond aggressively to the insult than Northern men who shrugged it off.
N7BJE TIL that Ben Franklin and John Adams shared a bed during a diplomatic trip and spent several hours bickering about whether to keep the window open or closed.
bNrN TIL an Irish woman was denied for a teaching job in South Korea, citing the “alcoholism nature” of Irish people as reason for rejection.
DQpVg TIL that telling someone they’re a sight for sore eyes is a good thing
9wl8M TIL Businesses exist that allow you to smash glassware and electronics for a price.