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TIL this Solar Photovoltaic module was made from silicon in 1955 by Bell Labs scientists and is still functional today.

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KYYKw TIL about the white-spotted pufferfish and the intricate ornaments they create as part of their mating ritual. to attract a mate, the male fish work for a week straight to create those circles which sir david attenborough called 'masterpieces'.
ADmOo TIL the fastest boat ever hit 318 mph, setting the water-born vehicle speed record in 1978.
4XNQo TIL Pablo Escobar, despite being a wanted crime lord, took a photo with his son in front of the White House.
PgPw TIL that of the 20 richest women in the world, all of them except #17, inherited their money from either their husband or their father.
17GP TIL Pizza Hut was the first pizza delivery service to offer online ordering… In 1994