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TIL it is the 105th anniversary of the Tunguska Event - the largest “impact event” on or near Earth in recorded history, and had scientists confused for many years.

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awrGL TIL about an engineer named Matt Bowtell - who makes prosthetic limbs for people for free using his 3D printer.
REB7 TIL that Dr. Dre was filmed using airsoft replicas instead of real firearms in “Training Day,” possibly because the film’s armorer couldn’t get permits for him due to his criminal record.
70bP TIL computers cannot be programmed to generate a set of truly random numbers on their own. For things like encryption keys and online gaming sites, companies use RANDOM.org which uses atmospheric noise to develop truly random numbers.
D1OQD TIL birds can not only eat jellies, jams, marmalades, but they also have a preference for flavours!
9YDK7 TIL Xu Xiaodong a Chinese MMA who is known for taking down fake martial artists gained fame online. There was significant backlash on social media, banned from organising tournaments, sued and lowered social credit rating. Still win a fight after travel 36hours to fight and wear a clown makeup.