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TIL a dead woman Sat in front of her TV Undiscovered for 42 years.

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AdKn TIL Estonian ID cards have a chip with public-private key pair used to sign documents and vote in elections via the internet. For their 2011 election, 24% of the votes were cast online.
paQA TIL That there is an incandescent light bulb in California, known as the Centennial Light, that has stayed lit nearly continuously since 1910. It is known as the worlds longest-lasting light bulb and often sparks controversy that modern light bulbs are designed to fail.
GALX4 TIL Carbon black is the chemical material added to tires that imparts not only their Black color but also helps increase their durability. Moreover, it conducts heat away from the tread and belts of the tires, which also promotes extending the lifespan of the wheels.
1PPX TIL that the current Donkey Kong character is not the same as the villain that appeared in the 1980’s arcade games. The original DK is the character now known as Cranky Kong.
bn60 TIL that the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service now recognise League of Legends pro-players as professional athletes and the visa application process is now simplified for them.