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TIL It only takes 13 people to run the Spam factory
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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.
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TIL the Inverted Cross, used in horror films as part of their imagery, especially if the film involves demonic themes, was originally associated with the martyrdom of St Peter the Apostle. He requested that his cross be upside down, as he felt unworthy of being crucified in the same manner as Jesus.
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TIL that around 80% of ‘close door’ buttons on elevators don’t do anything
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TIL that in recognition of their “formal attire,” tuxedo cats are the only felines admitted to the Metropolitan Opera
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TIL there is a rare blood group known as ‘h/h’ or ‘Oh’ which was first discovered in 1952 at Bombay, India, hence christening another name ‘Bombay Blood Group’. This blood is so rare that only 4 in a million would have it globally; however, every 1 in 10,000 have it in Bombay.