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TIL Nong Yousui from Dahua, China has eyes that can see in pitch black

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vPj5D TIL according to international space law, space is defined as common heritage of humanity, which makes territorial claims in space prohibited. The main purposes of this law are to prevent colonial claims and militarization of space.
56Nn TIL in 1867 after Union soldiers set fire to Columbia, SC, the New York Fire Dep. raised money for a hose carriage; Colombia promised to return the favor whenever New York needed it. Shortly after 9/11, Colombia Fire Dep. followed up and raised money for a new fire truck for the NYPD.
GYBbN TIL Josh Brolin attempted 'perineum sunning', an alternative therapy that involves exposing the bare anus and perineum to sunlight. “I don’t know who the f–k thought of this stupid s–t but f–k you nonetheless. Seriously" is what he had to say about the experience.
P1JpL TIL there was a study sponsored by sugar companies in the 1960's and written by Harvard researcher D. Mark Hegsted that claimed sugar was harmless and it was fat that caused heart attacks
woyb8 TIL the video game 'Tropico' where you play as a dictator was banned in Thailand after Thailand's military coup on May 22, 2014 stating it might affect the peace and order of the country.