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TIL of the myth of superabundance, which is the belief that no matter how many natural resources humanity uses, the planet will continuously replenish the supply

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0J1L TIL in 2001 the Taliban in Afghanistan dynamited and destroyed the two largest standing Buddhist statues in the world, both over 100 feet tall and more than 1400 years old.
rZXo TIL that after its initial 90-day mission, the Opportunity Mars rover has been active on Mars for 13 years today.
YpQQA TIL That after Lord Of The Rings: Return Of The King won 11 Oscars in 2004, many cast and crew members skipped the official New Line Cinema after party so that they could attend a party thrown by OneRing.net, the films' official fan page.
j0Vj TIL Jaleel White hated playing the role of Steve Urkel in “Family Matters.” After the series was cancelled, he said, “If you ever see me do that character again, take me out and put a bullet in my head and put me out of my misery.”
edeD TIL Killer whales go through menopause. In fact Killer whales, humans and short-finned pilot whales are the only known species to lose the ability to have children, but continue living for decades after.