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TIL in 2003 a pallasite meteorite as old as the earth itself was found in China. It’s so beautiful a sliver can fetch millions at auction.

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MekWm TIL Andorra is ruled by two Co-princes, the President of France and the Bishop of Urdell. Up until 1993, Andorra would pay a tribute of ~$460 to the French President on odd numbered years, while on even numbered years, the Bishop would receive ~$12, plus six hams, six cheeses, and six live chickens.
NXndJ TIL about Nigersaurus, a dinosaur that had more than 500 teeth which were replaced every 14 days.
6EBNZ TIL that despite being one of the larger restaurant chains, Subway locations are closing at an ever-increasing rate
vPByB TiL the human brain can generate enough electricity to power a small light bulb.
Oo8P6 TIL the search and rescue dogs of 9/11 became depressed as fewer and fewer live bodies were being found. To help combat this, human rescue workers occasionally hid in the rubble to be found and reward the dogs.