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TIL that 85% of bikinis sold never touch the water

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wJeM TIL there is an unfinished skyscraper in Caracas, Venezuela, that is home to 2,500 squatters. Residents have improvised basic utility services, use motorcycles to travel between the lower floors, and the building has many bodegas and an unlicensed dentist.
P0Dg TIL that a ‘Loco Moco’ is a traditional meal in the cuisine of Hawaii. There are many variations, but the essential loco moco consists of white rice, topped with a hamburger patty, a fried egg, and brown gravy.
wOkP TIL that last November three people drowned trying to save a dog being swept away in ocean currents off the California coast. The dog made it to safety by itself.
EgJnd TIL Wolverine's official comic book height stands at 5 foot 3 inches tall
69PXm TIL The story of Revere's famous ride in which he was said to warned colonial militia by yelling "The British are coming!" was actually false. The operation was meant to be quiet and stealthy, since British troops were hiding. Also, colonial Americans still considered themselves to be British.