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TIL There are approximately 7000 languages and one dies every 14 days

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kw04 TIL Genhis Khan killed 10% of the world’s population. (40 Million of 400 Million). TIL Genghis Khan literally decimated the human race.
OoAN1 TIL of the cortical homunculus, a physical representation of a male human based on a neurological map of the parts of your body that send the most sensory information to the brain.
M7Y9m TIL: Somebody made a 10-hour movie titled "Paint Drying".
6E4BX TIL that like all major Disney characters, Mickey Mouse is not only copyrighted but also trademarked, which lasts in perpetuity as long as it continues to be used commercially by its owner. So, whether or not a particular Disney cartoon goes into the public domain, the characters may not be used.
woMeM TIL the '5 Second Rule' has some validity : Bacteria transfer is time dependent, with carpet transferring just 1% and tile 70%