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TIL there are more atoms in a grain of sand, than there are grains of sand on Earth

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oR70R TIL Moose sound like a chainsaw trying to start.
N7wXP TIL whilst boarding a plane, an elderly passenger threw coins into one of the engines to ensure “good luck”. Plane mechanics later found nine coins at the site, including one inside the engine. The flight ended up taking off more than 5 hours late.
E19VX TIL that the Mall of America doesn't have a central heating system. Instead, it uses the body heat of people inside it and sunlight, even in the winter.
Wk174 TIL Abraham Lincoln's pet "Fido" was assassinated shortly after he was, and was the source of why it's such a popular/stereotypical dog name.
ApGw TIL Russia contains several “Closed Cities”. These cities’ existence are denied by the government and their location is unknown. All foreigners are prohibited from visiting them and these cities do not appear on any maps or road signs.