It's a common practice in southern India for a man to marry his elder sister's daughter.
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The world's first Buddhist ruler, Emperor Ashoka, who ruled India from 274-232 BCE, was the first ruler in human history to ban slavery, the death penalty, animal cruelty, and deforestation. He even advocated gender equality in education and religious institutions.
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The Bible has been translated into Klingon.
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There is no mention of Adam and Eve eating an apple in the Bible.
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Identity crisis? About 10% of Jewish households have Christmas Trees.
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Pope Francis was once a nightclub bouncer.
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Some monks can increase their body temperature so much they can dry soaking sheets in a freezing room!
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