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TIL girls in South Africa have a greater chance of being raped than learning how to read

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e0e4D TIL the worst landslide in US history, the 2014 Oso mudslide which killed 43 people, had been predicted by scientists for years but local officials were unable to convince residents to sell their homes and vacate the region.
Ry57 TIL that Sagat from Street Fighter II was based on a real guy. He won fights around the world with his “Tiger Uppercut” punch.
6aVl TIL Wealthy Californian James Lick (1796 – 1896) founded many San Francisco charitable institutions including the Lick Old Ladies Home (in 1884)
wLVJ7 Air turbulence will likely get worse as the planet warms
kORe TIL the chills you get when listening to music are caused by the release of dopamine in your body.