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TIL Sex Mountain in Indonesia attracts thousands of Muslim pilgrims, who believe having sex with strangers at this holy site will bring them wealth and good fortune.

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54RQ TIL that Pink Floyd’s inflatable pig, Algie, broke loose during the shooting of their 1976 ‘Animals’ album cover and resulted in grounded flights at Heathrow Airport.
VMpW0 TIL about Dr. Joseph Lister, who was the first doctor to understand the concept of "germs" and why surgeons should wash their hands before operating.
wLVpE TIL that Misophonia (also called "sound-rage" syndrome) is a condition in which strong negative emotions and physical reactions (e.g. sharp anger, aggression, pain) are triggered by specific, common sounds.
kOB6g TIL that there is a 8.5 cm (3.3 in) aluminium astronaut on the moon called the Fallen Astronaut meant to honor astronauts who have died in the advancement of space exploration.
e6g TIL that in 1869, President U.S. Grant tried to annex the Dominican Republic and grant it statehood in order to protect African-Americans from the KKK