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TIL Death Valley, the lowest elevation in the USA, continues to sink lower due to geologic activity

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9YjKG TIL the citizens of Monaco are forbidden from entering the gaming rooms of the Monte Carlo Casino. The casino is for foreigners only.
rRK8o TIL lime juice on skin, when exposed to sunlight, can cause a poison ivy type rash called phytophotodermatitis. It is common for bartenders making margaritas but can also be a problem for basic skincare products like deodorants and lotions that use real lime.
4kBX5 TIL the James Webb Space Telescope has a focal length of 131400 mm (131.4 m)
GYXG TIL Walt Disney gave his housekeeper Disney stocks every year for the holidays. She died a multi-millionaire.
neDWo TIL Martha Washington probably did not name her feral tomcat after Alexander Hamilton, despite rumors that may have originated in a satirical letter after Hamilton's death.