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TIL of the Holocene extinction event, one of the most significant extinction events in the history of the Earth, happening now, as a direct result of Humans.

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DQADg TIL the world’s oldest living trees are thought to be in Tasmania, Australia. Some Huon Pine trees growing on the island are estimated to be more than 10,000 years old.
BrORx TIL there is no evidence that the phrase "May you live in interesting times" is an ancient Chinese curse.
oBbRK TIL around 8,000 years ago, a 25-40m tsunami struck the east coast of the UK due to ice falling into the North Sea from Norway, delivering a devastating, if not final, blow to Doggerland, a dry land connection between them and mainland Europe.
J1dav TIL the name "Great Sphinx" was given roughly 2,000 years post-construction. The original name given by its creators remains a mystery, as no inscriptions detailing its construction or purpose have been found.
0dXDN TIL that of the 5000 or so species of mammals on the planet only female humans have permanent breasts.