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TIL the internet weighs as much as one strawberry.
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TIL that the word “Sniper” refers to a hunter skilled enough to shoot a snipe, a small and fast bird.
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TIL computer scientist Jean-Marc Salotti calculated that in order to survive, a human colony on Mars would need at least 110 indidivuals. At this number, growth would offset many of the factors that could lead to collapse of the society.
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TIL That a picture was taken of the Iceberg that sunk the Titanic. A different liner found it nearby, and unaware of the Titanic’s fate, was surprised by the smear of red paint.
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TIL that earlier this year, after 19 years, Tonette Jackson's body was finally identified. Her husband, Hardy, became the face of Katrina victims in 2005 after a heartbreaking interview while he searched for her in the aftermath of the storm.
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TIL that seagulls have a special gland that allows them to drink saltwater without getting dehydrated. This gland filters out the salt, which they then excrete through their nostrils. I found it fascinating because it shows how well-adapted these birds are to their coastal environments!