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TIL Fidel Castro claimed he survived 634 assassination attempts by the CIA

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ANl8d TIL Project removes old, disused dams to make healthier waterways 140 dams removed/now record flooding
wLYLY TIL the Sama-Bajau, a sea-faring and nomadic people, have physical adaptations that enable them to see better and dive longer underwater. It was recently discovered that they have evolved bigger spleens that provides a larger reservoir of oxygenated red blood cells.
v19oK TIL the guy who ran an anti AIDS magazine died from AIDS
5YEVp TIL about Benjamin Bolger, a man with dyslexia who possesses 14 degrees. He's one of the most credentialed perpetual students in human history.
oRdK8 TIL the Mantis Shrimps' claws strike with the speed of a bullet, creating cavitation bubbles that generate light and heat nearly as hot as the sun's surface.