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Today I learned that the Beatles included occultist Aleister Crowley among the celebrities on their Sgt Pepper album cover

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mx8av TIL that after the Colossus of Rhodes snapped at the knees and fell over onto the city after an earthquake, the remains lay untouched for over 800 years. Even broken, the Colossus was so impressive that many people travelled just to see the pieces.
MZAa TIL there are only 11 master cicerones (aka beer sommeliers) in the world and becoming one requires both winning a lottery & having an “encyclopedic knowledge and an in-depth understanding of all issues related to brewing, beer and beer service.”
ADMGg TIL that in Japan, western style underwear became popular only after a tragic incident of a fire in a departmental store (1932) which claimed 14 lives. It's alleged that some women refused to jump into the safety net as they were not wearing panties under their Kimono, the traditional Japanese dress
n0Vb TIL that the country of Bhutan charges tourists a fee $250/day, but that it pays for food, lodging, travel, and guides
d8NnZ TIL blood pressure has a daily pattern with its highest point usually in the afternoon and the lowest point at night.