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TIL The creator of Burning Man had never seen the movie 'Wicker Man' before creating the event and is adamant that the movie did not inspire or affect his vision for the festival in any way. It started it as a small, private, solstice celebration on a beach near San Francisco in 1986.

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kOQRg TIL that a man, after eating Brazil Nuts, had unprotected sex with a woman who was allergic to them, transferring the proteins from said nuts and thus causing the first sexually transmitted allergic reaction
Z5yB TIL countefeit versions of perscription drugs have been found in legitimate supply chains of at least 44 countries. As of 2010, the counterfeit medicine industry was worth up to $200 billion per year, and is still rapidly growing.
lo4WB TIL that for a time lots of navy ships and other military véhicule where painted in pink for better camouflage during dusk and dawn. The idea came from Lord Mountbatten after he saw a ship repainted in pink (the only colour available at the harbour) disappear in the sunset
a8ojA TIL that Jack White from The White Stripes got his last name from his then wife and bandmate, Meg White. They divorced in 2000 and continued touring together for decade, until they disbanded in 2011. Jack, who has re-married 2 times, still uses the "White" lastname to this day
69Vvw TIL that Switzerland has legally mandated daily 'quiet hours' and the whole day of Sunday is considered 'quiet time.' You can be cited for doing things like cutting your grass on Sunday.