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TIL Earth is believed to be home to approximately one trillion species, with only a fraction of one percent actually documented.

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v1MRx TIL That in June 23, 1971, Phillies pitcher, Rick Wise pitched a no-hitter and hit two home runs against the Cincinnati Reds.
X05AX TIL that the Gold Rush stimulated economies around the world. Farmers in Chile, Australia, and Hawaii found a huge new market for their food; British manufactured goods were in high demand; clothing and even prefabricated houses arrived from China.
yQOKM TIL Once a guy parachuted on top of the Devil's Tower but got stuck there for six days because nobody knew how to get him down.
x6a5w TIL the height measurements at convenience stores and fast food restaurants aren't just for fun... If they ever get robbed, they help determine the height of the suspect.
PYLxV TIL: Actor Dick Van Dike didn't know his actual birthday until he was 18. His parents lied to him about his birth date to cover up the fact that he was conceived out of wedlock.