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TIL the giant crystal cave in Mexico, with crystals weighing up to 50 tonnes, had an average of 100% humidity and 58° C temperature. This meant that the coldest place in the cave was the lungs, so water would condense in it and exposure for over 10 minutes would lead to death by drowning.

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kJZA1 TIL that the yakuza have been involved in disaster relief efforts in Japan, often providing initial aid faster than the government - notably after the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, a magnitude 9.0 quake that killed over 19,000 people
vPVK8 TIL that after a farm accident the dying farmer scratched his last will and testament onto a tractor fender, the tractor he was pinned under, and that fender was removed and submitted to the courts and ultimately found to be a valid will.
Z8eoB TIL that in 2014, a high school student was suspended for two months for jokingly replying "Actually, yeah" to an internet post that asked if he made out with a teacher. He sued the school board for being unjustly suspended, and won a $425,000 settlement.
gRP9 TIL that cake mixes used to not require the addition of an egg. Women felt guilty for getting more credit than they deserved for just adding water to mix, so they stopped using the product. When the mix began requiring the addition of an egg, product sales soared.
MAbA TIL that potatoes have a bad rap, but are actually highly beneficial to your health. They are packed with Vitamin C, Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin B6 and Kukoamines which help aid in lowering blood-pressure.