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TIL Einstein theorised a machine to communicate with the future, the Tachyonic antitelephone.

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R7989 TIL about Monte Testaccio, the 'Mountain of Pots' in Rome, a hill made entirely from around 53 million discarded ancient Roman containers used to carry olive oil. It is one of the largest ancient 'spoil mounds' in the world, and is now key in understanding Roman trade routes in Spain and Libya.
gMbB8 TIL that grain dust can cause explosions.
7rDJP TIL that after the Apollo 11 astronauts returned to Earth, they were quarantined for 3 weeks in fear of "lunar plague".
LQv6v TIL During the Battle of the Bulge, General Anthony McAuliffe responded 'Nuts!' to a German surrender ultimatum, baffling their commanders. The 101st Airborne held out under siege until relief arrived
5PZ9 TIL that mosquitoes have killed more humans than all the wars in history