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TIL there is more sodium in a typical slice of bread than a serving of potato chips.

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p8lrA TIL about Kessler Syndrome, a scenario that a chain reaction of exploding space debris can end up making space activities and the use of satellites impossible for generations.
ONja TIL that the U.S has detonated 1054 nuclear bombs in tests
xVRBD TIL about the effect we are having on the evolution of animals. Case study: the Elephants of Mozambique. It has been observed that Elephants are now more likely not to grow tusks due the effect poaching has had on the gene pool.
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rVN0 TIL of Michael Nicholson, a man from Michigan who has one bachelor’s degree, two associate’s degrees, 22 master’s degrees, three specialist degrees and one doctoral degree, making him the most credentialed person in history.