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TIL A golden temple in India feeds thousands of people who show up randomly regardless of race, religion and class.

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GAva5 TIL the history behind the Game of Thrones logo that GRRM and his company incorporate the detailing on the logo elements and make them a perfect representation of each honorable house and the show.
4X1x5 TIL that "home equity loan" is a euphemism for a second mortgage. Invented in 1982/83, the term was part of a systematic effort to sell more loans and financial products.
yL1w TIL Canada has a law that states saying “sorry” is not an admission of guilt
16Mm8 TIL when you're stretching your body releases endorphins, that's why it feels so good.
QNMBa TIL: The famous Alaskan sled dog "Balto" was preserved in taxidermy and is on display at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History in Ohio.