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TIL London has a secret, 2nd underground rail network

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VBMRB TIL “Terminal Lucidity” is the brief return of mental clarity or memory right before before death, in people who suffer from severe dementia and other neurological disorders.
R7nw1 TIL In 2000 The Guinness Book of World Records cited Michael Jackson as the most philanthropic pop star in history. He gave over $300 million dollars to charity in his life, and visited hospitals and orphanages at every stop of his tours handing out gifts and making donations.
oAA TIL that owls are unable to move their eyes in any direction.
4XJva TIL the iconic picture of Earth coined, 'The Blue Marble", was the first picture that viewed the entire planet as a whole and was only possible due to the sun being behind the Apollo 17 crew. Originally, the image was South up with Antarctica on top, but NASA flipped it to be more recognizable.
ZXYQ TIL that Tesla has solved the problem of long distance electric car travel through the use of battery swap stations. Replace your empty battery for a fully charged battery in 90 seconds, which is quicker than topping your tank.