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TIL Pocahontas died when she was only 21/22 and was never romantically involved with John Smith as Hollywood would have you believe

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91GB TIL three fungi species were found near Chernobyl that appear to convert gamma radiation into chemical energy.
e0ndD TIL that Pablo Picasso went on trial for stealing the Mona Lisa from the Louvre
rN5L4 TIL of Dr. Albert Kligman, a dermatologist who experimented on inmates at the Holmesburg Prison in Philadelphia. He exposed inmates to pathogens and chemical warfare agents. The prison became known as the Terrordome.
KJ1G TIL: The famous red sky in “The Scream” painting is probably from the eruption of Krakatoa. For several months, the sky was red, the moonlight appeared green, and the sun turned a lavender colour.
GAJ1 TIL Five Guys Burgers and Fries doesn’t advertise, relying only on word of mouth to spread word about their restaurants, despite having over 1,000 locations.