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TIL that Orangutans are the largest tree-dwelling animal on the planet. They are astonishingly intelligent, with high IQ and problem solving, and have been named the world’s most intelligent animal in a study that places them even above chimpanzees and dolphins.

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BrWGr TIL that the Milky Way galaxy is located in a comparatively empty region of space known as the KBC Void. At approximately 2 billion light-years in diameter it is the largest known void in the universe
Brk8x TIL that the robot suit in the 60's TV series Lost In Space had a built-in ashtray. The suit was so difficult and painful to get in and out of that the actor Bob May would just stay inside and have his smoke breaks in the suit so needed a place for his ashes and butts.
N7wpN TIL Former Governor of Colorado, Ralph L. Carr, was one of the only politicians who publicly opposed Japanese Internment at the time and his position on the issue destroyed his political career.
wLGjE TIL that Plan B isn’t as likely to work if you weigh over 175lbs and I feel like all women should know about this.
p8VJG TIL during a simulated military exercise in the Persian Gulf, the opposing force wiped out the US fleet in just 2 days using low tech strategies. The rules of the exercise were subsequently changed to ensure an overwhelming US victory was the final result.