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TIL Christians in South Korea have been aggressively attempting to convert the nation to Christianity, even going so far as to burn Buddhist temples and decapitate statues of the Buddha

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wP0E TIL about KEO. A time capsule that will be launched into space and return in 50,000 years! It has enough space for everyone on the planet to submit a 4 page letter about themselves, it’s completely uncensored and free. [More information in the comments]
LQ6oP TIL that, according to the Drake Equation, the chance of finding love in London is 0.00034%
Y5OA TIL a female doctor from brazil, after being fed up from burglars jumping over her fence and steal her belongings, tapped dozen of HIV-infected syringes atop her metal fence with a warning board saying, ”Wall with HIV positive blood. No trespassing.”
KYZ5a TIL A study of more than 500 patients has shown that too many cough drops – especially those containing menthol – can actually make coughs more severe. Reported duration of cough at time of clinic visit was greater in cough-drop users (12.5 days) compared with non-users
7aJM TIL 700,000 people in japan that are so far withdrawn from society they do not leave their house. Very interesting article.