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TIL that the collapse of the Soviet Union directly correlated with the resurgence of Cuba’s amazing coral reef. Without Russian supplied synthetic fertilizers and ag practices, Cubans were forced to depend on organic farming. This led to less chemical runoff in the oceans.

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4kAEw TIL-the song Discord my the living tombstone is not about the social platform.
nW7OW TIL That Arthur Bremer Missed the Opportunity to Assassinate Nixon, because He Went Back to His Hotel to brush his teeth and change his suit.
8eNxa TIL: The world’s oldest wooden wheel has been around for somewhere between 5,100 and 5,350 years. Discovered near Ljubljana, Slovenia in 2002, it was determined to be the oldest through radiocarbon dating, showcasing the advanced state of craftsmanship thousands of years ago.
Me5yA TIL the expression "avoid like the plague" originates from priest and theologian Saint Jerome (c. 347–420), who wrote, "Avoid, as you would the plague, a clergyman who is also a man of business.” Back then, clergymen were also politicians.
9Wg7 TIL Utah, despite being known as one of the most religious and wholesome states, ranks number one out of all fifty states in online porn subscriptions.