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TIL that humans can live unprotected in space for about 30 seconds if they don’t hold their breath.

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GAQNJ TIL Didius Julianus became emperor by buying the title from the praetorian guard, who auctioned it off after killing the previous emperor. Didius was drunk and throwing a party when his wife and daughter convinced him to attend. He arrived late and had to shout his offers from outside the gates
5YeM8 TIL that clouds don’t protect you from the sun. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, up to 80% of UV rays pass straight through and people often end up with serious burns on overcast days.
Ogo4 TIL That after the 1995 government shutdown we had the first four consecutive balanced budgets since the 1920s.