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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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b4y9 TIL that for $12,500 (slightly more than average funeral costs) you can have your remains launched into deep space
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KOwbJ TIL Jodi Benson, the voice of Ariel in the Little Mermaid, also provides the voice of Barbie in Toy Story and was named a Disney Legend for her contributions to Disney.
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