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TIL that the highest elevation of the city of Berlin, the Teufelsberg (Devil‘s Mountain), is not of natural origin. The 260ft tall mountain consists of the rubble and remains of the town after the bombing at the end of World War 2.

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GYy4J TIL During the Cold War a 'Three world' model arose to describe nations either aligned with NATO (first world),the Eastern Bloc (second world) or the'Third World'. Rather than economic this was a political grouping loosely describing 'unaligned' nations in the 'devoloping world.
awRGL TIL Russell Crowe, a New Zealand actor and film producer, is the only non-Australian to be featured on an Australian stamp other than Queen Elizabeth II of England, and was featured twice. He has also been rejected in his bid to become an Australian citizen twice.
90lM TIL that in the South Carolina Declaration of Causes of Secession, slavery is referenced 18 times. States rights is only referenced twice.
NBPM TIL: In Australia, someone loses an eye every year from a magpie attack. It also managed to indirectly kill a 12 year old boy by chasing him to a road where he was promptly hit by a car.
E1pvd TIL that some contact lenses have a laser marking to help you determine if your contact is inside out. For example, one brand has a "123" laser marking near the edge of the lens.