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TIL the universe is bigger than it is old. The universe (93 billion light-years in diameter) is much larger than the distance light could traveled during 13.8 billion years since the big bang.

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MxR7 TIL that in the US Civil War, the Union dug a mine-shaft under a heavily defended Confederate position, and then detonated 8,000 pounds of gunpowder, instantly killing ~300 Soldiers and starting a battle during the Siege of Petersburg
xEN0 TIL the guy that punched Snooki, joined the Army, because he couldn’t get a job.
J1Xnm TIL that "Folsom Prison Blues" by Johnny Cash was largely inspired by a song called "Crescent City Blues" by Gordon Jenkins. However, Jenkins never heard of the song it became a smash hit after Cash re-released it 13 years later. Jenkins, afterwards, filed a lawsuit and settled with $75,000.
kO1pE TIL Jesse James once gave a widow who housed him enough money to pay off her debt collector. He then robbed the debt collector as the man left the widow’s home.
GAQ15 TIL that roast beef is so synonymous with England and its cooking methods from the 18th century that a French nickname for the English is "les Rosbifs".