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TIL a beer tsunami devastated a neighborhood in London killing 8 and destroying whole houses. The 1500 cubic meter flood was ruled as an “Act of God” and nobody was held responsible

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OG5wX TIL Indian yellow pigment is claimed to have been originally manufactured in rural India from the urine of cattle fed only on mango leaves and water.
6nnm TIL of Lake McDonald where the water is clear and the bed is covered with multi - colored pebbles made of clay containing iron. (pics and article)
mODx TIL that members of Scientology’s inner circle have to work 100+ hours/week for the church, face severe restrictions on family affairs, and can be sent to a private prison to do hard labor if they break church rules
Eg5dp TIL The first standardized rain gauge was invented in 1441 by Korean King Sejong's son, Prince Munjong.
oBYNW TIL that calling the Apollo 11 landing site "Tranquility Base" was an idea Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin had right before their flight. The only person they told in advance was Charles Duke, their designated communication partner.