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XExdr TIL that the world’s tallest tree, Hyperion, is over 380ft (115.8m) tall. It was discovered in 2006 in California’s Redwood National Park, but to prevent damage, its exact location remains a secret.
oRKaK TIL that there are 3 borders between U.S. states over which there are ongoing disputes
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