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TIL that Japan set a new internet speed world record in 2024, reaching 402 terabits per second, fast enough to download 50,000 full HD movies in one second, using standard commercial optical fiber.

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B4jb TIL Russians don’t smile as often because for them a smile is the sign of personal sympathy, but not politeness
VWNk TIL that a reckless neurosurgeon in Texas killed and paralyzed several patients over 18 months in spite of many formal complaints of his malpractice by fellow neurosurgeons.
ADoNw TIL that Blue Christmas is an actual Western Christian Holiday and not just the title of an Elvis Presley song. Also known as Longest Sleep and is recognized on 12/21, Winter Solstice. It is for those that are feeling blue this time of year remembering loved ones lost and or grief.
E1L1V TIL about Jack Churchill, who fought on D-Day with a longbow and a broadsword. He announced his presence with bagpipes.
YlkP TIL pirates wore gold earings so if they were ever washed up on sea,the earings would pay for their funeral.