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TIL that there is an autoimmune disease which mimics the symptoms of demonic possession, and it has only been identified in the last 10 years. It affects mostly young women and can come on with no pre warnings whatsoever.

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R70K4 TIL the USSR and China each lost about 20-25 million citizens during WW2. The rest of the world lost 25-30 million lives combined.
4XD1g TIL that it is illegal to not stop for gas on the German Autobahn, and there's a subsequent fine imposed too. "Running out of fuel is considered an avoidable occurrence, as by law there are petrol stations directly on the autobahn approximately every 50–55 km"
4m7J TIL that London cabbies study for years to take an exam called “The Knowledge of London,” requiring memorization of over 25,000 streets and many more businesses and landmarks.
9knX TIL that Mike Tyson was arrested 38 times by age 13
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