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TIL that the Suez Canal closed for eight years from 1967-1975, costing billions in trade

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R6J1 TIL There is an estimated $60 Billion worth of treasure that is still at the bottom of the ocean.
V6EZ TIL that a billionaire heir to the SC Johnson fortune received only 4 months in prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting his 12 year old stepdaughter
yVKJl TIL That retired adult film star Asia Carrera is not only a member of Mensa, with an IQ of 156, but she also played piano at Carnegie Hall when she was a teenager.
Avj4 TIL of the German word “Drachenfutter” (literally “Dragon Fodder”): the gift that a man gives his wife after he’s pissed her off.
v6ox TIL: (former) Billionaire Chuck Feeney has given away over 99% of his 6.3 Billion dollars to help under privileged kids go to college. He is now worth $2 million dollars.