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TIL of The Simpsons and Philosophy university course.

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9Yjor TIL that so many people around the world still use Kerosene lamps because they don't have electricity that they consume about the same amount of Kerosene as the US uses in jet fuel (which is essentially also Kerosene)
KAQJ TIL Science fiction author Orson Scott Card called Serenity “the best science fiction film ever”, further stating “If Ender’s Game can’t be this kind of movie, and this good a movie, then I want it never to be made. I’d rather just watch Serenity again.”
awVX9 TIL that amethyst was considered one of the five most precious gemstones, alongside diamond, ruby, sapphire, and emerald. When large deposits were found in Brazil, the value of amethyst plummeted, and today it is considered only semiprecious.
vRDR TIL That Islam Allows abortions during the first trimester, or if the baby may cause a treat to the mothers life as life is valued more than the fetus.
neMwG TIL newly born baby koalas eat their mothers poop.