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TIL of Dennis Tito, the first space tourist. He paid $20 million in 2001 to spend 7 days, 22 hours, and 4 minutes in space.

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XEvMP TIL spectacled bears are the only bears native to South America. Also called Andean bears, they are one of four extant bear species that are habitually arboreal. Their diet is mainly herbivorous with 5-7% composed of meat. This bear species was the inspiration for the documentary Paddington Bear.
oR19W TIL Two-thirds of Toronto's original Chinatown was demolished for the construction of Nathan Phillips Square and City Hall in 1965
Argl TIL The fastest red card in football/soccer history was 2 seconds. Lee Todd was sent off for foul language after he exclaimed “Fuck me that was loud” after the starting whistle
GAX5 TIL The of Admiral Yi Sun Shin who managed to destroy 333 enemy ships with only 13 of his own and 5 casualties
5YWen TIL That Casey Jones' Locomotive Was Involved in the Deaths of Six Railroad Employees in Three Different Accidents