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TIL that Ellora caves are the biggest cave temple (largest monolithic excavation) in the world! It also showcases a remarkable blend of Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain art and architecture at single place.

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WkMpd TIL the blue star symbol on elevators is known as the Star of Life, and means that elevator is big enough to hold a stretcher
nEO9 TIL that 69% of Luxembourgers and 53% of Belgians speak “at least” four languages
wLGB6 TIL that Lemmings do not commit mass suicide, it is a myth started by a 1958 Disney film "White Wilderness" that includes footage of producers throwing Lemmings off a cliff
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