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TIL that the phrase "unsung hero" literally means a person about whom there is no song, referring to the ancient idea that heroes should be celebrated in song.

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4n9a TIL That currently there exists a myth in Pakistan that says HIV can be cured by having sex with a virgin, which is contributing to women and girls being raped
awG1y TIL that Bethlem Royal Hospital was originally a shelter for the poor and accommodation for visiting clergy, before becoming the madhouse nicknamed "Bedlam", and is still a functioning NHS psychiatric hospital
Vy1k TIL of the mysterious death of Gloria Ramirez, who was dubbed the “Toxic Lady” when 12 medical personal who came in contact with her when she was bought into the emergency room fainted due to a strange smell emanating from her.
awMZA TIL that Vladimir The Great, Prince of Kiev, considered converting from Paganism to Islam. He sent envoys to study Islam, but upon Learning that Islam forbade alcohol and pork, he got baptized himself and baptized Kiev Rus
Bg4Pd TIL that Koreans send funeral flowers to celebrities and politicians they don't like.