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TIL East Timor has the highest percentage of Catholics per total population in world at 98%, after the Vatican city.

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Lklbm TIL a majority of the "snakes" from the snake pit scene in Indiana Jones aren't actually snakes. The film used a species of legless lizards known as the sheltopusik.
KYlKE TIL that when Joss Whedon's internet musical miniseries "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog" was released on DVD, it featured a commentary track that was also a musical, with entirely new songs performed by the cast and crew.
nRlr TIL in 1973 two men were stranded 1,575 feet below the ocean when their submarine buoyancy tank inadvertently flooded. They were rescued after 76 hours with only 12 minutes of air remaining. It was the deepest underwater rescue mission in history.
B6Qd TIL even a small amount of Grapes or Raisins can be fatal for dogs. No one knows exactly why.
6EeKW TIL The use of a melamine sponge (Magic Eraser) will whiten teeth and remove stains more effectively and less invasively compared to a conventional toothbrush while reducing the risk of re-staining.