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TIL that the U.S has less than 5% of the worlds population yet nearly 25% of the worlds prison and jail population

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D1OkP TIL about Arthur John Priest, a "fireman" who survived the sinking of the Titanic...and FIVE OTHER disasters at sea before and after.
d8GBZ TIL the one-way speed of light has never been measured, and light could theoretically travel at different speeds in different directions
7E9P TIL Leonardo Da Vinci was almost put to death for sodomy. When no witnesses came forward, his case was dismissed.
p70Q TIL Cuddling with your partner significantly improves the healing process of bruises and wounds due to the release of Oxytocin.
Eg5rV TIL that the Micronesian island of Yap uses giant boulders as a form of currency.