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TIL that the Inquisition still officially exists, but in 1965 was renamed the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith

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kOKRg TIL twins are becoming more common than ever. Around 1915, 1 in every 50 babies born was a twin, a rate of 2%. The rate increased to 3.3% by 2010 (1 in every 30 babies born is a twin). Scientists believe that older woman tend to have more twins and couples tend to start families later nowadays.
8DAL TIL Paul Shaffer, David Letterman’s band leader, co-wrote “It’s Raining Men”.
kWrd TIL buying with a credit card causes fewer pain signals in the brain than using cash.
jlkv TIL the British submarine HMS Artful can stay submerged for 25 years without having to surface for air
KoBE TIL that black beans are a complete source of protein and contain all essential amino acids in the necessary ratios.