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TIL that Transocean, owner of the Deepwater Horizon, payed its executives millions in bonuses saying, 2010 was the safest year in their companies history.

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gMA88 TIL that the reason we celebrate Christmas on the December 25th is because of the Roman calendar. This day marks the day of celebration for the sun god, Sol Invictus
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VBdyD TIL The majority of energy in France comes from nuclear power.