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TIL that the United States has produced nearly 19 times more serial killers than the runner-up nation

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rRbAW TIL there have been several attempts by counties in the state of Colorado to secede and merge with neighbouring states (e.g. New Mexico, Wyoming) and a proposed state of North Colorado
1mDr TIL The term “rare earth” as in “rare Earth magnets” can be misleading as these metals are not particularly rare or precious. They are about as abundant as tin or lead.
k7LW TIL Eastern Russia has a “Valley of Death” where volanic hydrogen sulfide gasses displace all oxygen for a metre or so above ground level. This kills animals which attracts scavengers who are also killed in an endless chain of death.
pY5RG TIL David Cross (Tobias Funke Actor) has feuded with Larry the Cable Guy, James Lipton, Alvin and the Chipmunks, and Creed's lead singer.
Oo566 TIL that medieval dentists knew how to fill cavities, treat facial fractures, could spot oral cancer, and even knew the basics of whitening teeth. Evidence also suggests they knew how to create dentures out of cow bone and human teeth.