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Submitted by KillerQ97 t3_zo93ci
Submitted by SaiFromSd t3_10o0y1j
TIL about Saint Josaphat (aka Būdhasaf), a legendary Christian saint whose life is based on Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. His life story tells of how Josaphat, a son of an Indian kind that persecuted the Christian Church in his kingdom, converted to Christianity.
en.wikipedia.orgSubmitted by kweenllama t3_118qa85
Submitted by [deleted] t3_10lhsyg
TIL that Deltora Quest, the Children's Fantasy Books by Australian Writer Emily Rodda, Has Its Own Anime, Which Started Airing 2 Years After the Series Ended, from 2007-2008, and has 13 Episodes of Original Content Not Found in the Books. It Even Spawned a Nintendo DS Game, Released Only in Japan.
en.wikipedia.orgSubmitted by PrecariouslyPeculiar t3_11yay63
TIL in 1954, Ann Hodges was struck by a meteorite that crashed through her ceiling. A piece of it was found by a farmer who sold it & bought *a house & a car*. Ownership was disputed & she was unable to sell it, despite paying $500 to the other claimant & she ended up donating it to a museum.
en.wikipedia.orgSubmitted by Ihavepurpleshoes t3_z8z28u
TIL that certain BEST Products stores were built with unique & controversial architecture. Stores such as the "Peeling Building", "Forest Building", "Tilt Building", "Inside/Outside Building" and others helped generate commercial success for the company at the time. (Zoomable store photos on link)
archdaily.comSubmitted by Sandstorm400 t3_11wszsb
TIL The Halifax Resolves was the first official action by the American Colonies calling for independence. On April 12, 1776, North Carolina allowed their delegates to vote for independence, however action only came when Virginia adopted the Lee Resolution calling for independence.
en.wikipedia.orgSubmitted by jamescookenotthatone t3_z0y0gm
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Submitted by Moist_Farmer3548 t3_11e2dsv