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TIL that the biggest scale infiltration of the US government was done by Scientologists to destroy all negative evidence of their creator L. Ron Hubbard. Even with successful prosecution, they are still considered a valid religion and not a terrorist organization.

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W8ko TIL Gay penguin couples have been observed stealing eggs from other couple’s nests and replacing them with stones as a means to satisfy their natural urge to be parents
j6M1a TIL an alchemist from the Tang dynasty was searching for an immortality potion and ended up discovering gun powder, which would do the opposite of the sought after potion.
W74bB TIL that in 1519, Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés sank his own ships exept one after landing in Mexico to prevent his men from retreating, This bold move forced them to march inland and ultimately led to the fall of the Aztec Empire.
MpA0 TIL Paul Newman made his own food brand just to let all the income go to charity. He also build a camp for seriously ill children. To this day, “Newman’s Own” has donated over 250 million dollars to thousands of charities around the world.
N4YJ TIL that the UK banned a disabled man’s wheelchair because it is technically a tank