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TIL an Institute in Colorado created a clock so accurate it won’t lose/gain a second in 20 million years. This is the clock used for internet time!

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9wgKB TIL Rockstar originally offered GTA 3 to Xbox as an exclusive release but Xbox executives rejected it because they didnt think Rockstar could effectively transition the game from 2D to 3D. This would lead Sony to sign GTA 3 to a timed exclusivity deal on the PS2. Overall GTA 3 would sell 14.5m units
4knaa TIL that 7% of the humans who ever lived are alive today.
8OgP TIL actress Stephanie Courtney who portrays Flo in Progressive Insurance Commercials said “the GEICO gecko puts out more sexual vibes than Flo does"
yV9Vl TIL the Statue of Liberty original island, although residing in New Jersey waters, is considered part of New York, but 24 acres of reclaimed land is considered part of New Jersey.
PGrn TIL that the airheads white mystery flavor is just the leftover flavorings that couldn’t make a full batch