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TIL The most powerful microscope in the world is the Titan Krios. A 12-foot cryogenic transmission electron microscope (cryo-EM), which costs upward of $6 million. It is the most powerful and flexible high-resolution TEM for 3D images of biological samples.

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W7LLL TIL the Arctic ground squirrel can enter a state of hibernation where its body temperature drops to below freezing.
BgZRy TIL The French trio band "Darlin'" formed in 1992 and produced two songs before the members split up to pursue their own creative interests. Thomas and Guy formed "Daft Punk" while Laurent, inspired by their song "Phoenix", formed a band of 4 under the same name of the hit song
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