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TIL the Quran says do not blow yourselves up.

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QJQpk TIL Apes can learn sign language and can communicate with humans. However, Apes are not capable of asking questions. They do not attempt to gain knowledge from others by asking questions. They do not seem to realise that others may have information they do not have.
9YjnD TIL about Gladys Bentley, a lesbian blues singer who wore men's clothing and added dirty lyrics to songs
DNGv TIL the word Maverick comes from Samuel Maverick, a 19th century Texan who refused to brand his cattle
4XnOa TIL full-time stagehands, the people responsible for moving and setting up equipment, at Carnegie Hall earn over $400,000 a year.
7rBaP TIL that PETN, a very powerful high explosive, is used as medicine