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TIL Hyperion is a world tallest living tree with the height of 115.61 meters (379.3 ft).

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GA167 TIL that the record for Highest Typing Speed ever recorded was set 76 years ago using a Typewriter.
7rp1M TIL Mark Twain was born on the day when Halley’s Comet flew by earth. He said “I came in with Halley’s Comet in 1835. It is coming again next year, and I expect to go out with it.” Halley’s Commet next appeared on April 21, 1910 which is the day Mark Twain died
ODK6 TIL When a male honey bee climaxes during sex, his testicles explode and he dies.
bOmE TIL Frank Zappa was approached by a crazed fan with a gun. Zappa persuaded him into walking with him, and numerous others. to a nearby lake. He then persuaded everyone present to start throwing things into the water, including the attacker, who threw in his gun.
Gy55 TIL: smoking a pack a day in New York state costs almost $450 a month or $5300 a year.