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TIL that half of a byte (8 bits) is called a nibble (4 bits).

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KYyMa TIL that multiple small body fragments were found in one of the engines on United Airlines Flight 811, indicating at least one of the nine victims ejected was sucked into the engine
LkY7Z TIL pianist Ian Stewart Co-founded The Rolling Stones, was removed from the band in '63, but still played for them for over two decades, and was their road manager.
Lkdxr TIL about the Holodomor (death inflicted by starvation) which refers to the starvation of millions of Ukrainians during 1932-1933 caused by soviet policies. Private farms were destroyed and were replaced by collectivized farms. We remember this event on the fourth Saturday of every November.
BdxD TIL marijuana’s effects on teenage girls brains is much more serious than the very moderate effects on the teenage male
8pWZ TIL The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) turns into a nightclub/lounge at night, where you can drink and explore every gallery after hours