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TIL that when the EU would unite its armed forces, it becomes the second largest army in the world

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OoJn4 TIL of the Devils Hole Pupfish, the entire species exists within a 22 by 3.5 meter pool in Death Valley. In 2007 as few as 38 individuals remained. As of spring 2019, the population had reached 136.
kXb1 TIL Apples, peaches,and raspberries are all members of the rose family.
yVWrv TIL The current water speed record for the fastest speed achieved by a water-borne vehicle was achieved 46 years ago and is considered one of the sporting world's most hazardous competitions.
KYd5w TIL Public nativity scenes are often the victim of baby Jesus theft. Some churches have had to chain their baby Jesus down to deter theft while others have added GPS tracking to their baby Jesus.
gnpX TIL that Eunuchs (castrated men) live around 13.5 years longer than normal men due to the lack of testosterone.