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TIL that since 1970, the polar bear population has more than doubled.

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ZW1B TIL that Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer, immigrated to the United States illegally
QJKO9 TIL President Lincoln signed legislation creating the secret service hours before He was shot at Ford’s Theatre.
8aMZP TIL that the "drink 8 glasses of water a day" is based on a 1945 recommendation that had no medical basis. The current recommendation is "drink when you are thirsty, unless you are outside on a hot day or are elderly- then drink a bit more."
0wgQp TIL that when the Panchen Lama (2nd in command to the Dalai Lama) died in 1989, the Tibetan Buddhists chose a six year old boy to replace him in accordance with tradition. The Chinese government was unhappy with the pick and abducted him. He hasn’t been heard from since.
jeQp TIL the word “Armageddon” comes from the Hebrew “Har Megiddo” meaning “Mount of Megiddo” and referring to the place where the Book of Revelation claims the end of the world will begin.