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TIL that the treasure hunting company, Odyssey, discovered the ship wreck of the HMS Sussex (1694) which had up to $500 million worth of gold on board in 2001. Despite a deal with the British government retrieve the loot, Spain refuses to let a team survey the site to this this day.

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69PL7 TIL in 1987 a Japanese team of researchers discovered cavities beneath the Sphinx in Egypt, which was later confirmed by American researchers. All further examination was blocked by the Egyptian government and til this day the caverns have never been explored or excavated.
9Xep TIL the reason perfume is applied to necks and wrists, with behind the knees being the most ideal location, is because these are pulse points that will warm the perfume and release fragrance continuously.
Lk9WZ TIL Sydney Funnel Web spiders can survive falling into a backyard pool for up to 30 hours, and can still fatally bite you under water.
nxjY TIL that a new type of math was invented for Futurama in the episode “The Prisoner of Brenda”
VMYdp TIL German parents not allowed to name their child Lucifer