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TIL the US accidentally dropped four nuclear hydrogen bombs on Spain in 1966. Two of them partially detonated and one was lost for 2 months and a half.

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78Qj7 TIL that the world's oldest university, the University of Bologna, was founded in 1088. It is still in operation today and is one of the most prestigious universities in Italy.
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