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TIL Muslims are responsible for opening the doors to one of the holiest churches in Christianity, in order to preserve the peace between different denominations.

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EpXd TIL avocados used to be called “alligator pears.”
pY9AG TIL Dogs yawn to deflect a threat. If a person or another animal approaches a dog, that dog may avert his gaze and yawn. It's a dog's way of saying that he feels threatened or anxious
e0OkJ TIL that Romano Mussolini, Italian Dictator Benito Mussolini's son, became a famous jazz pianist after learning music from playing with his father. He is one of the most famous Italian jazz musicians in history.
78Gyp TIL that "fertility fraud" is legal in 39 out of the 50 states.
yVO5J TIL The Avalanches debut album, Since I left You, featuring the song Frontier Psychiatrist, is estimated to include more than 3,500 vinyl samples