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TIL most mammals live for the same number of heartbeats before dying, from elephants to shrews.

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X716 TIL of Joe Rollino. Coney Island “strong man” who advocated for healthy living ahead of his time. Bent a quarter on his 103rd birthday. Died when he was hit by a mini-van at age 104 while on his morning walk.
nDNr TIL that the Hope diamond glows a brilliant red for several minutes after being exposed to UV light.
R8kj TIL that if the High Court in New Delhi, India goes through its cases at a rate of 4 minutes and 55 seconds per case, it will finish its backlog in 466 years.
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