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TIL that two rival churches in Greece celebrate Easter by firing over 100,000 rockets at each other

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X8aQ TIL: Studies show that wealthy people are less likely to recognize emotions in others and report feeling less compassion for others than their poorer counterparts
GYQRN TIL that 21 years ago, nearly five million LEGO pieces fell into the sea when a huge wave hit the cargo ship Tokio Express, washing 62 containers overboard. One contained over 4.7 million pieces of Lego, much of it sea themed. The Lego is still washing up.
8y9G TIL Daraprim, the drug aquired by Turing Pharmaceutials that has controversially skyrocketed in price, also treats malaria! The drug is listed on the World Health Organization’s List of Esstential Medicines, the most important medications needed in a basic health system.
pdRG TIL That the word “Oxymoron” is actually an oxymoron, “oxy” meaning sharp and “moron” meaning dull.
jyaa TIL There was a Smoking Lounge on the Hindenburg. “The smoking room was equipped with an electric lighter, similar to the kind of glowing coil that was once standard issue in automobiles”