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TIL That there is a type fungi inside the Chernobyl reactors that thrives on radiation

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QOdL TIL of Shenzhen in China. In 1980, in had a population of 30,000. In 2017, that had sexcentupled to nearly 20,000,000. It is believed to be the fastest growing city in human history.
ADYBl TIL Up to a BAC of about 0.06%, alcohol is a stimulant. If you reach this level and keep drinking, it begins to act as a depressant. This phenomenon is called a biphasic response and it's why many people experience a happy buzz when they first start to drink, but later become agitated
p8xje TIL a 14 year old pretended to work for “Canadian News” and scored at 40 minute interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono
XZ7k TIL a species of tiger moths effectively jams bats’ echolocation by producing up to 4,500 clicks per second. This jamming is the most effective prey defense against bats ever documented, reducing their success rate tenfold.
4V7N TIL carats are for gemstone weight, while karats are for precious metal purity