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TIL there is a Catholic Saint who is credited with the miracle of making a pregnant nun's fetus disappear "to preserve her chastity."

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6Ep4J TIL that the kings of Spain had bizarre rules of etiquette during the late middle ages. It's no wonder that poor king Philip the third, literally got roasted to death while sitting near the fire because his chamberlain was not present and no one else there dared to reduce the heat out of fear.
L8Vp TIL that Galapagos tortoise were delicious, even tastier than pork and chicken, with their oil tasting like butter. They could even survive for an entire year without food or water, making them a dream come true for sailors who had access to fresh meat throughout their voyages.
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bWYE TIL Bobby Murcer promised to hit a home run for a terminally ill young fan before a game in 1977—and he hit two of them! The announcers went nuts. There was only one problem—that’s how the boy found out he was dying.
GYNBj TIL: A woman with a ‘mutant’ gene who feels no pain and heals without scarring was discovered by scientists. She reported numerous injuries without pain, often smelling her burning flesh before noticing any injury, and could open door to new treatments.