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TIL that in the UK the Television Network have to work together with the Power Authority to make sure the power grid can handle the sudden influx of electricity demand during commercial breaks because people use these breaks to make tea

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ADmMw TIL that a man was convicted to prison for a lifetime due to a testimony given by a ghost.
4Xw8b TIL the Library of Congress estimates 75% of all silent films are lost forever. The largest cause of silent film loss was intentional destruction, as before the era of television, films were viewed as having little future value when theatrical runs ended.
kOmPB TIL That one of the honey badgers defence is to go for the groin area. Basically ripping its preys testicles off until they bleed to death.
D1wD TIL that on Freddie Mercury’s final album before his death, he wrote and recorded a love song to Delilah, his cat.
epwbn TIL the longest natural arch in the world was virtually unknown outside of China until it was discovered in 2009 using Google Earth. Named the Fairy Bridge, the span is ~400’ (122m) long and accessed by a 3-hour rafting trip down the Buliu River.