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TIL the United States conducted an underground nuclear test that didn't stay underground. The fallout from the underground test spread over Nevada and into California. Two workers eventually died from the radiation.

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4J9J TIL a charity, SpecialEffects helps disabled gamers. “Everybody’s abilities are different. So we visit people to find out exactly what they want to play, and what they need to play it. We’ll then match, modify or create equipment to lend to them, and give support so they can get the best out of it.”
9m0G TIL there are less than 100 Javan rhinos left in the entire world, and they are all located in one national park.
pYAWQ TIL that during WW2, for over a year, the British and the Germans had independently discovered how to jam each others' radar. But they decided not to use it, for fear of giving the tactic away to the other side.
QJ7j6 TIL about the “fifth basic taste”, umami. It is described as the deep, meaty, savory flavor found in cooked meats, tomatoes, and mushrooms. The only form of pure, isolated umami is MSG.
516p TIL poop is seperated into different classes by an official scale