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TIL There are more possible Go positions than there are atoms in the universe.

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b97oa TIL the imperial family of Japan descends from an unbroken lineage of nearly 2,000 years. No other royal family in history has held its position for so long. The first Japanese emperor, Jimmu Tennō, ruled when Jesus was around.
nWjno TIL that Easter in Norway is also celebrated by reading crime novels
e8yb TIL that strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries are not actually berries, however avocados, bananas, pineapples, and watermelon are!
xgNB TIL Phil Collins’ song Sussudio was based on a completely made up word. When he couldn’t think of actual lyrics to fill the line, he just left it in as the chorus and title.