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TIL that Japan has an insanely high conviction rate of 99%

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rN40d TIL that a heavily Christianized version of Buddha’s story was immensely popular in Europe in the 11th century as the Legend of Barlaam and Josaphat; although British became first aware of Buddhism’s existence as a religion only in the 19th century.
Ooaa TIL that goddess Aphrodite is the product of Uranus’ castrated ballsack being thrown into the sea.
xVOLk TIL that the electric car FOMM ONE is designed to float on water in the event of floods and tsunamis.
lRaa TIL that the average age that someone starts watching hardcore pornography is 11. Also, 4 out of 5 16-year-olds regularly access porn.
neAOG TIL that Sunflowers are important for decontaminating soils contaminated by hazardous materials