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TIL that the acapella band from the 90’s Kid TV show “Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego” is not only still together but still touring. DO IT ROCKAPELLA!

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e0oKJ TIL that there is a tree called the Idiot Fruit tree (Idiospermum australiense) which only occurs in Australia’s Daintree rainforest. It is also known as the green dinosaur due to it dating back over 100 million years.
BpPb TIL that Coke tastes better when ordered from McDonald’s because, McDonald’s restaurants can syrup delivered from a tanker truck and store it in a stainless steel cylinder, keeping the syrup fresh.
dDr9Z TIL: Europol runs an object recognition program against child abuse
N7nX6 TIL that in 1947, a ship carrying ammonium nitrate exploded, ripping the wings off airplanes flying nearby, launching its 2 ton anchor over a mile and a half away, blowing out windows 10 miles away, decimating the entire port of Texas City and the surrounding areas, killing at least 581 people.
gyPb TIL: MTV’s “16 and Pregnant” and “Teen Mom” Contributed to A Drop in Teen Birth Rate