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TIL There is evidence of seas of liquid diamond on Neptune.

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WkNxd TIL the “Masters of the Universe” film was to have a sequel where He-Man was to return to earth disguised as a professional quarterback. The movie fell through and all costumes and sets were used to make the movie Cyborg starring Jean Claude Van Damme
wLZo8 TIL in a 1925 divorce settlement a man was required by his ex-wife to build an exact replica of their former home, but she didn't specify where- so he built it with saltwater plumbing on a nearby island.
9bpM TIL a skydiver fell at 130 kilometres an hour, but landed on top of a fire ant nest. The stinging from the ants provided adrenaline to her body which kept her alive.
v1m54 TIL FDR is related to 12 US presidents and is the 8th cousin of Winston Churchill once removed
694nQ TIL about K and R selected species. K-selected species are often larger, have longer lifespans, produce few young at a time, and exhibit logistic growth. R-selected species are generally smaller, have shorter lifespans, and produce many young, and exhibit exponential growth.