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TIL there are approximately 5.2 million trees in New York City

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KY8B6 TIL of America's Black Herman; the most prominent African-American magician of his day, who would resurrect himself after 3 days of burial as part of his act.
DOkg TIL the founder of Japan’s McDonald’s stated, “Japanese people are so short and have yellow skins because they have eaten nothing but fish and rice for two thousand years. If we eat McDonald’s hamburgers for a thousand years we will become taller, our skin become white, and our hair blonde.”
Wk6Nd TIL The deepest artificial point on the Earth, the Kola Borehole, has been abandoned since 2006 and only a small metal wield covers the 40,000 ft+ hole.
X84r TIL Charlie Chaplin not only wrote, directed, produced, edited and starred in his films but for many also composed the musical scores.
M7Lem TIL of the no-panties cafe in 1980s Japan. It's just like every cafe but the waitresses do not wear panties and wear short skirts.