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TIL there are 200,000,000 insects for every one human.

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4XxJg TIL a large number of Graffiti found in Pompeii are political ads. Specificaly, one Gnaeus Helvius Sabinus appears in no less than 140 political signs throughout the town, endorsed by all manner of individuals, trade unions, religious and social groups
9RgB TIL the waste produced by coal power plants is more radioactive than that generated by nuclear power plants
ENlX TIL The C.I.A. keeps a Flickr account. It has hundreds of declassified maps, diagrams and photos.
Lrjr TIL: Skull fragments Soviets claimed to be Hitler have been DNA tested and said to be that of a woman.
ybxe TIL that Get Smart’s hilarious Don Adams served honorably as a Marine during WWII and fought on Guadalcanal, the only survivor of his platoon. Later, he served as a Drill Instructor. Ooh Rah Mr. Adams on this Memorial Day!