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TIL the world’s deepest hole is only 7.6 miles deep. Rock density prevents us from digging any further. We know more about the surface of other planets than we do about Earth’s core.

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Pyje TIL that when charged with corrupting the minds of the youth and impiety (not believing in the gods) Socrates suggested that his punishment be a wage paid by the government and free dinners
Ego4x TIL some women born with a double uterus (Uterus didelphys) actually have two periods per month, and require two samples to be taken during smear tests, one from each cervix
Abpa TIL that form 1969 to 1977, Ford Motor Company produced the Pinto with full knowledge of a design flaw that frequently caused the fuel tank to catch fire during rear collisions, which would have cost $11 per vehicle to fix. The tag line in radio ads was, “Pinto leaves you with that warm feeling.”
ADbpw TIL of Japan group "Kakuhido" which roughly translates as "Revolutionary Alliance of Men that Women find Unattractive," founded by a man dumped by his girlfriend on Christmas. On Valentine's Day 2015, 7 men showed up to march in protest of the commercialized day where women buy chocolate for men.
PYWew TIL supermodel Naomi Campbell once co-founded a restaurant called Fashion Café. The menu included a $20 salad with 2 tomato slices, a glass of champagne and a pack of cigarettes. The restaurant flopped.