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TIL that building the International Space Station cost more than $150 billion and is the most expensive item ever build.

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BJgx TIL the brain takes 13 milliseconds to process an image. In other words, you live at a ping of 13.
Rbd6 TIL that Jimmy Carter once left the codes required to initiate a nuclear attack in a jacket he sent to the dry cleaners
w7rE TIL in 2011 Joao found a penguin (Dindim) covered with oil and nearly dead. He worked feverishly to save its life. Every year since, Dindim swims 8,000KM to meet and live with Joao in Brazil.
Z8vZG TIL Orange peels are rich in several nutrients, including fiber, vitamin C, and plant compounds like polyphenols. In fact, just 1 tbsp (6g) of orange peel provides 14% of the Daily Value of vitamin C — nearly 3 times more than the inner fruit. The same serving also packs about 4x more fiber
woM8P TIL in 1048 Emperor Jingzong of Western Xia seduced his son Ningling Ge's wife, lady Muoyi & conferred upon her a title of Empress. Then after he was told to kill his dad, Ge broke into his father's chambers but only managed to cut off his nose. However, his dad succumbed to the wounds 2 days later.