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TIL more than a dozen men have stood on the surface of the moon, but only three have been to Challenger Deep in the Marianas Trench, the deepest known spot in the ocean.

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M7VQB TIL The word "white" in the name "white rhinoceros" is often said to be a misinterpretation of the Afrikaans word wyd (Dutch wijd) meaning wide, referring to its square upper lip, as opposed to the pointed or hooked lip of the black rhinoceros.
69XQW TIL: Some solid chemicals can absorb so much air moisture that they dissolve in it. This is called deliquescence.
Brmyd TIL: How to Make Stovetop Popcorn With Water Instead of Oil. I adore popcorn, but then I realized that all of the oil gone into the pot for cooking was adding uneeded cals. Then found out that you can use water to pop your popcorn, and it tastes just as good!! Bon appetit! ????
NL9P TIL that whale milk has 30-50% fat content and is often the consistency of toothpaste
PYo4e TIL a firefighter with a phobia of fires sued his workplace after they moved him to an office position from his previous position on the fire suppression unit so he wouldn't be around fires. He wanted to stay on the fire suppression unit despite his fear.