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TIL there are more US nuns over the age of 90 than under 60

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g8aX TIL In 1797, both houses of congress unanimously passed the sentiment that “the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion” and that technically still carries the force of federal law to this day
5VOBD TIL The very distinctive black and white pattern of Killer Whales (Orcas) serves as a form of camouflage from their prey. Like military airplanes that are colored light on the undersides and dark on top, this color pattern makes the whales less visible from both above and below.
9wYOB TIL that The Beatles song 'Sexy Sadie' was originally called 'Maharishi' after John Lennon realised he was a fraud while in India
xVoR5 TIL of Thales of Miletus, a pre-Socratic individual credited with being the first philosopher ever, the first person to accurately predict a solar eclipse, and the first person in history to receive credit for a mathematical discovery.
jRPj TIL: Within proximity of a nuclear detonation you are able see the bones in your hand while covering your eyes. In a similar fashion to an X-Ray picture of your hand.