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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There is no mention of Adam and Eve eating an apple in the Bible.
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The Bible is the most-shoplifted book in the world.
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The youngest Pope was 11 years old.
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Contrary to popular belief, there are almost no Buddhists in India, nor have there been for about a thousand years.
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In Poland, the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster has just been granted permission to register as a religion.
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Identity crisis? About 10% of Jewish households have Christmas Trees.
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