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TIL that the average density of the Earth is almost four times greater than the average density of the Sun

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l7lr5 TIL about "Zhang the Madman." A.k.a Zhang Xu, he was a celebrated Chinese calligraphist who lived in the 700s AD. According to legend, he developed his unique style by getting violently drunk and using his hair as as an ink brush. However when he sobered up, he was unable to replicate his skill.
GYWXE TIL Canada has banned members of the Westboro Baptist Church from entering their country due to hate speech.
8a1aP TIL about Parkinson’s Law, which states that work expands to fill the time allotted. At the time used to explain the growth of bureaucracy in organizations, it helps understand today why so many projects and team fail to be productive.
D1KJV TIL that a fossilized Daddy Longlegs was found sporting a 99-million-year-old erection
L8JV TIL Bob Barker, former host of ‘The Price is Right’ once spent $700k to move three elephants to a more comfortable climate