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TIL the Inverted Cross, used in horror films as part of their imagery, especially if the film involves demonic themes, was originally associated with the martyrdom of St Peter the Apostle. He requested that his cross be upside down, as he felt unworthy of being crucified in the same manner as Jesus.

r750 TIL that more Nazis were killed by the Russians in the Battle of Stalingrad alone than were killed during the entire WWII by America
erPL TIL A seven-year-old Russian boy gave up his life saving his sister from her rapist.
ZpvoD TIL that oceans absorb 40-50 % of the total produced carbon dioxide
wo5GM TIL that Coca-Cola is officially available in every country in the world except Cuba and North Korea
ANbna Til Lunar dust is potent to humans.