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TIL Intel corporation gets 100% of its electricity from renewable sources.

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kOwe TIL that NASA expects a once in a lifetime space storm caused by a solar flare from the sun in 2013. This could cause world wide devastation and billions of dollars in damage.
ANGM4 TIL during the Victorian age, women appreciated the beauty that tuberculosis caused - the thin waist, pale skin, red lips and rosey cheeks of those affected. It became quickly a tuberculosis inspired trend - referred to as "Consumptive Chic" - that led women to intentionally contracting the disease.
rRXR1 TIL a lady named Gloria Ramirez was named the "The Toxic Lady" after death due to releasing "a garlic-like smell" that the medical staff thought came from her mouth, which actually came from her whole body, along with other strange symptoms. The reason as to why this happened is unknown.
69QVw TIL over 96,000 troops were activated to assist with COVID and peacekeeping efforts in the summer of 2020, qualifying as the largest military operation other than war in U.S. history
dkJQ TIL Hitler comedy “Heil Honey, I’m Home!” was a British sitcom featuring Adolf Hitler, Eva Braun and the Jewish couple next door. It was canceled after one episode.