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TIL about the Darwin Rock Sitters Club: A Group of Australians Who Sat on Rocks, Drank Beer, and Conducted Scientific Study. They hold the world record for rock sitting

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8e0EP TIL that in Japan on December 16, 1997, a particular episode of the Pokémon anime's first season induced photosensitive epileptic seizures in children across the country. Over 600 children were taken to hospitals. The incident is referred to in Japan as the "Pokémon Shock".
rb5d TIL that Victoria’s Secret founder sold it for just $4m. (It’s now worth more than $5bn.) He then tried to start a children’s retail store, and went bankrupt. He jumped to his death from the Golden Gate Bridge at age 46 .
wPmW TIL the Kingdome in Seattle (former home of the Mariners) will finally be paid off in two years. It was demolished 14 years ago.
Qw6E TIL 95 percent of those of European origin can trace their maternal roots to one of seven women who lived between 10,000 and 45,000 years ago.
yVAL8 TIL The Typical U.S. Home Changes Hands Every 13.2 Years