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TIL that in the US, parking spaces take up about 25,000 square miles of land nationwide, an area roughly the size of the state of West Virginia

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j6RoR TIL about Neil Harbisson, the world's first officially-recognized cyborg. He has an antenna surgically implanted into his skull through which he can receive information in the form of vibrations.
BgyLk TIL the Mayans would install jade and other jewels into their teeth for decorative purposes. The sealants used to affix the jewels also helped prevent tooth decay.
wm11 TIL That some gifted children suffer from depression because they’ve already realized death is inevitable and life is meaningless.
JYy0m TIL that in 1965 South Africa gave Israel 100 tonnes of uranium in exchange for just 30 grams of tritium
woEmP TIL that monitoring cough via daily used smart devices (smartphones, wearables, among other) can predict and prevent COPD exacerbations, reducing hospitalisations.