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TIL- That the 'Mansi photograph' has been called, by National Geographic, by experts, and by cryptozoologists, the best photograph of a Lake Monster ever taken. It was taken 46 years ago and has never been debunked!

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4XNLb TIL the founder of The North Face died of hypothermia
epxdD TIL that Montana is the only U.S. state that has no statewide restrictions on cell phone use while driving.
GAVwQ TIL in the early 1900s, lead arsenate was the most widely used pesticide in the U.S. The USDA recommended it broadly and millions of acres were sprayed with it across the country to protect crops.
dPM9 TIL Due to the limitations of arcade hardware in 1981, Mario was clothed in red overalls and blue shirt to contrast his arms, body, and background. The cap was added to avoid drawing his hairstyle, forehead, and eyebrows. The large nose and mustache avoided the need to draw a mouth and expressions
MeEZW TIL of the world’s longest golf course, the Nullarbor Links. Stretching 1,365km (or 848 miles), it has 18 holes with a par of 72