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TIL Sand Pirates exist, along with a black market for sand. Pirates come to Cambodia and illegally dredge up sand, then the sell it to Singapore, which uses the sand to expand its coastline.

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x6L9b TIL there are only 25 active blimps on the entire planet.
jKJn TIL that Moby has uploaded over 150 free tracks for use by independent and non-profit filmmakers, film students, and anyone in need of free music for their independent, non-profit film, video, or short.
BN5k TIL The Roman Emperor Calligula was assassinated by his head body guard after making one too many gay jokes.
kOKRg TIL twins are becoming more common than ever. Around 1915, 1 in every 50 babies born was a twin, a rate of 2%. The rate increased to 3.3% by 2010 (1 in every 30 babies born is a twin). Scientists believe that older woman tend to have more twins and couples tend to start families later nowadays.
e0Xn TIL in 1978 Charlie Chaplin’s dead body was stolen from the cemetery where he was buried. The body was recovered after 3 months and then re-buried in a vault surrounded by cement.