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TIL Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Singapore for females only

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4XPnR TIL that the founder of the Mughal Empire, Babur, founded his massive empire after giving up on his original dreams: the reconquest of his tiny Ferghana homeland from Uzbek invaders. Saddened by a third defeat, Babur went to India to flee the Uzbeks, founding his empire in the process.
X07dk TIL when Johnny Watson released his song “Space Guitar” in 1954, the song received a puzzled "??" instead of a numeric rating by Billboard. Today, the song is recognized as a groundbreaking achievement, which inspired musicians such as Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, Bo Diddley, and many more.
neaMG TIL that rhino horn is NOT considered an aphrodesiac in Chinese "medicine", and that this is a misinterpretation of Chinese texts. However, due to the repetition of this misinterpretation in the West, people in Viet Nam are starting to believe the rumor, and demand there is surging because of it.
Ypj6v TIL In 2020, NASA will allow tourists to visit the International Space Station for $35,000 a night. Private astronauts would be permitted to travel to the ISS for up to 30 days.
9YVmX TIL The Warwolf, is believed to be the largest trebuchet ever made. It was created in Scotland by order of King Edward I of England, during the siege of Stirling Castle, as part of the Scottish Wars of Independence.