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TIL that Scientology has its own prison, named “The Hole”, where Scientology executives are sent for months or even years of confinement, manual labour and humiliation.

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4kweN TIL Jonathan Cain, best known as keyboardist and rhythm guitarist for rock band Journey, is a survivor of the 1958 Our Lady of Angels School fire in Chicago, which took the lives of 92 students and 3 nuns.
b9jvQ Today I learned that World of Tanks partnered with Belavia to make a World of Tanks plane
QN07k TIL: In the 'Asal Uttar' Battle, India's outnumbered tank fleet (45 Centurion, 45 M4 Sherman, and 45 AMX-13) defeated Pakistan's advanced forces, including 220 Patton tanks provided by the USA, resulting in a Patton grave city in India with over 100 Patton tanks. India lost 10 tanks.
0d75v TIL that Jennifer Aniston was originally considered for the role of Monica on "Friends" before being cast as Rachel. Additionally, she is the godmother of Courteney Cox’s daughter, Coco, highlighting the close bond between the two co-stars both on and off the set.
Ypn6Z TIL Abraham Lincoln was an accomplished wrestler who competed in over 300 matches, only losing once. In recent times, he was honored by the National Wrestling Hall of Fame for his accomplishments.