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TIL We have detonated nukes in space and that they produce artificial aurora

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Ngo6 TIL in the UK, a pregnant woman can legally relieve herself anywhere she wants.
yVgmM TIL: In Switzerland, one of the world's base jumping hotspots, every year 1 in 60 base jumpers die. (source in german)
KrdG TIL The Black Death resulted in a stronger and longer-living human population. Scientists examined the bones of those who died before and after the plague and determined that people who were born after were stronger and more fit.
wDYE TIL Paul McCartney wrote the song “Hey, Jude” to console Julian Lennon during his parents breakup. Julian stated later that Paul was more of a father figure than John ever was.
ZNLQ TIL: Central Park had an estimated property value of $528 billion in 2005; In today’s market that would be $810,801,446,400.00 - nearly a trillion dollars. If it were in Detroit, instead of NY, it’s value would be $4.5 million.