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TIL the government of Germany does not recognize Scientology as a religion. Scientology has been labelled officially as a ‘abusive business masquerading as a religion’.

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A9O7 TIL during WWII, due to a shortage of players, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles merged to form the Steagles.
VM188 TIL Mexican President Francisco Madero has the distinction of being the first head of state in the world to ever fly in an airplane, which he did with the Wright Brothers in North Carolina on November 30, 1911.
OGVp4 TIL Aside from Thanksgiving, Americans eat more on Super Bowl Sunday than any other day.
lPZa TIL There is a pink kryptonite that turns superman gay
OoDp1 TIL poor ventilation in your bedroom can result in increased carbon dioxide, much higher than standard safety levels. This is associated with poor sleep quality, headaches, and decline in cognitive performance the next day.