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TIL China is home to the world’s largest wind farm which has a capacity equivalent to the United Kingdom’s entire wind power capacity. It’s capacity is slated to quadruple.

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eBy4 TIL when Pope John XXIII was once asked, “How many people work in the Vatican?” John replied, “About half.”
N7dL6 TIL singer Tammi Terrell, famous for recording and performing “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” with Marvin Gaye, was diagnosed with a brain tumor at the age of 22 after she collapsed on stage into Gaye’s arms during a concert. Terrell died at age 24 after eight unsuccessful surgeries to cure her.
e756 TIL the British Army issues antimicrobial underwear that can be worn for three months at a time.
R7n14 TIL Many French Bulldogs require artificial insemination to breed because their hips are too slim to allow the male to mount the female. In addition, 80% of their litters are delivered through C-section.
JYP98 TIL that sometimes horses grow moustaches.