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TIL that Bolivia recognizes a ceremonial Afro-Bolivian monarchy with powers similar to those of a traditional king, which does not interfere with the system of the Presidential republic in force within the country.

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n7wr TIL the largest lake in the world used to be in Sahara, but the sun dried it out leaving behind sediments - however the wind carries away 700.000 tons of this mineral rich dust every day, blowing all the way to South America where it fertilizes the Amazon Rainforest
KYmrE TIL Arthur Wharton, born Ghana, 1865, became the 100 yard world record holder for 30 years, the world's first professional black soccer player, a cycling champion, a professional cricketer and then a top level rugby player. He died penniless in 1930 and was buried in an unmarked paupers grave.
yBje TIL of the H.L. Hunley, a fully functional naval submarine used by the Confederacy in the Civil War. Powered by hand cranks and armed with bouyant torpedos, it was the first submersible vessel in history to successfully sink an enemy ship
bG0N TIL there is an ethnic minority in the Philippines whose life expectancy at birth is 16.5 and at age 15 is only 27.5.
JYQvm TIL there is a formula that can determine the correct amount of caffeine needed for optimal performance, based on factors like amount of sleep.