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TIL in Iceland people use geysers to bake bread.

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ljr7 TIL An analysis of over 200 social studies contends that high religiousness predicts a lower risk of depression and drug abuse and fewer suicide attempts, and more reports of satisfaction with sex life and a sense of well-being.
N7l8Q TIL: John Paul II (pope from 1978-2005) was the first non-Italian to be elected to the papacy since Adrian VI (1522-1523, and the only pope to have been born in the Netherlands.) Neither of John Paul II's succesors has been Italian.
e0gaD TIL Halley's comet was depicted in the famous 11th century Bayeux Tapestry which recounts the story of Duke William the Bastard conquering England in 1066.
4PLo TIL that John Travolta has Functional Airport With 2 Runways At His House
E1VQd TIL Stella Rimington was the first female Director General of MI5 and the first to pose for photos in that role.