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TIL that Antarctica is home to a striking natural wonder known as 'Blood Falls,' where a vivid red waterfall spills from the Taylor Glacier into Lake Bonney. Despite its unsettling appearance, the red hue stems from iron oxide present in the water. Additionally, the water is exceptionally saline.

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KORGE TIL that the chorus of Put 'Em Under Pressure was recorded by U2 fans waiting outside the studio
kGJm TIL Medieval blue dye was made by soaking the leaves of the woad plant in human urine. Urine from men who had been drinking a great deal of alcohol was said to improve the color.
XpR TIl that the bikini was so named during operation Crossroads, the first nuclear tests at the Bikini atols. “Like the bomb, the bikini is small and devastating.”
4kBMR TIL that there's a condition called Fregoli delusion, where individuals believe that different people they meet are actually the same person in disguise.
N7ZgM TIL that in the 19th century, America was notorious for exporting adulterated food and counterfeiting European products, similar to how China is regarded by the West today.