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TIL Chainsaws were developed to aid in childbirth

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8eKjb TIL that Amazon and Congo Rivers were part of the same river system before the continents drifted away
wLeME TIL Hawaii has nearly one tourist die each week while engaged in common vacation activities like swimming, snorkeling, hiking and going on scenic drives
9wOp6 TIL that the original lyrics to “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” were much more depressing. The lyrics were changed because Judy Garland refused to sing those lyrics to a child. The lyrics were then changed once more because Frank Sinatra wanted the song to have a more positive tone.
0jVp TIL Antarctica has a fire department. It’s needed because Antarctica is dry, windy, not much water to put out a fire, and death for people without shelter.
9wxkX TIL Since October 31st, 2000, there has always been at least one human being in space at all times. That is 8,199 continuous days and counting.