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TIL that the United States is on par with Russia and China in terms of internet surveillance,censorship, and restrictions according to Reporters Without Borders

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mxOLo TIL MIT, often cited as one of the world’s most prestigious universities, puts almost all of its course materials online for anyone to access for free.
rNVV0 TIL Gamma-ray bursts release more energy in 10 seconds than our Sun in its entire life.
QNXLk TIL that Blue Olives exist. How is it that no one considers these when searching for rare blue fruits? These put blueberries to shame in terms of colour.
ADNPd TIL North Korea has a Central Bureau of Statistics. Very little is known about the bureau or its staff, and even its ability to compose accurate statistics is in dispute. Their accuracy has been disputed by various United Nations organizations and foreign observers
6Eb78 TIL The longest song being performed, described as cataclysmic, played it's last note in 2013 and will play it's next note September 5th, 2020!