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TIL The Great Wall of China is often regarded as one of the most impressive architectural feats in human history

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pY80p TIL Based on fossil evidence, the longest crocodile ever to live was a Sarcosuchus imperator, who measured 40 feet long and weighed 17,600 pounds.
kO4k1 TIL in 2006, Katie Melua gave a concert at 303 meters below sea level in one of the legs of the "Troll A" oil rig, earning a Guinness record for "deepest underwater concert"
neAjr TIL about metal coffins in the 1800’s that had a window so you could see the deceased’s face. Used mainly to deter grave robbers and endorsed by a President.
neK0W TIL Lesbian Wine was highly sought after in Northern Europe at the height of the Roman Empire.
eZO5 TIL that there is a cure for Hepatitis C that costs $1,125 per pill.