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TIL Hawaii's lava flow has added 570 acres of land to Hawaii's Big Island since 1983

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OGAJe TIL that Tompolo, a former Nigerian militant, accepted an amnesty from the government and was granted a contract to help protect the state-owned oil company. Despite anti-corruption warrants against him, his contract was renewed in 2022. Also, he's head priest for the local god of justice.