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TIL that 6 people who lived in an apartment over a period of 9 years died from leukemia. An investigation revealed a capsule containing caesium-137 embedded in the wall, believed to have gotten mixed up with construction supplies

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rNBPy TIL in the audio universe, AM/FM radio is still by far the top medium in the US with a monthly reach of 91% of adults (18+). Followed by YouTube Music with 29% and Spotify with 25%.
eeW4 TIL that dropping molten glass into cold water produces a tadpole-like shape whose head can withstand hammer blows, but which explodes violently if its tail is damaged.
PYlEe TIL that in 67 AD, the Roman Emperor Nero participated in the Olympics, bribing the organizers to postpone the games for a year. Nero won every contest, even one which he left the race after being thrown off his chariot. He was removed from the list of winners after his death.
mx70O TIL Many hipster "Craft Beers" are actually owned by large companies, including Coca Cola. (infographic only shows Australian brands)
xVJj0 TIL in China the Yuan is the physical medium of exchange, but the official currency of China is called the Renminbi.