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TIL that there was a cult that lived in a village modeled on ancient Egypt, and mixed black nationalism, cryptozoology, UFO religions, and conspiracy theories, until it’s founder was convicted of largest child molestation prosecution in history

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loxKG TIL that the USA has been under a State of Emergency since 9/11, with it being renewed every year
LQOJ9 TIL The Temple of Debod is an ancient Egyptian temple that was dismantled and rebuilt in the center of Madrid, Spain. It was moved due to the construction of the Aswan High Dam and the consequent threat posed by its reservoir.
v1RRK TIL that salted butter can be left out of the fridge indefinitely... the salt soaks up the moisture in the butter that would otherwise be a breeding ground for bacteria
69Mv7 TIL: China doesn't know how to make a ballpoint pen.
m1p8M TIL the reason the "funny bone" feels different is because it is pain inflicted directly onto a nerve (pinching it into a nearby bone), in contrast to when nerves react to nearby trauma (like banging your toe)