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TIL that the Great Pyramid of Cholula is the largest pyramid by volume known to exist. It's shorter but wider than Giza and consists of multiple structures build overtop one another.

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4XbwJ TIL a spelling mistake on Dwyane Wade's birth certificate listed his first name as "Dwyane", which his parents kept
P5En TIL In Tennessee, ex-felons who have turned their lives around can now receive a certificate of employability, which gives businesses who hire such individuals protection from negligent hiring lawsuits. Law effective 1/1/15
a8xL9 TIL The US Census has noted that the only two years where the US resident population has shrunk were 1918 and 1944. However overall American population growth was positive in those years when overseas armed forces are included.
gMwvW TIL of the decoy effect. When there are only two options, people may have trouble making a choice. An unattractive third option, a "decoy", can change the perceived preference between the other two. Companies take advantage of this effect to sell its products by cleverly pricing its products.
dDWKK TIL that the word "hello" is younger than the United States. It was first attested to in writing in 1826.