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TIL that the Church of Scientology tried to frame an author critical of them for terrorism

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yVbBv TIL that Pedro II of Brazil last words were, "May God grant me these last wishes – peace and prosperity for Brazil..."
Wk88X TIL In the 1970s the US changed its nuclear doctrine after discovering that neither side could win a nuclear war. Presidents Nixon and Carter changed the nuclear attack plans to allow the Russians to survive and recover after a nuclear war, even if the US did not survive
oBynY TIL The word meme was coined by Richard Dawkins in his 1976 book The Selfish Gene. Dawkins also provided a handy tip on how to say it: "It should be pronounced to rhyme with 'cream'."
GAAWQ TIL in 2013 an angler won £800 in a fishing completion with a 13lb Bass, he then sold it to a fishmonger. However he had stolen it from a local aquarium, another competitor recognized it, and tipped off police. He was arrested and admitted theft and fraud.
VMYRm TIL that laughter is the 2nd leading cause of asthma attacks behind exercise and ahead of all of the allergens