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TIL that Angel Falls in Venezuela, the largest waterfalls in the world, is named after an American called Jimmie Angel

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LQVgQ TIL about Le Lignon, one of the largest apartment complexes in the world, containing 2,780 units. Located in Genève, CH, it houses over 6,000 residents with a population density that rivals that of Manhattan.
Oodog TIL Ore-Ida invented tater tots to make use of the leftover potato shavings from their French fries production.
M74pb TIL the invasive plant Kudzu spreads 150,000 acres annually in the Southern US. It can even now be seen in New York. Kudzu damages and kills plants by smothering them under a blanket of leaves. It has become one of the greatest environmental concerns for parks today.
Yo9G TIL that in rare cases, popping a pimple in the so-called “danger triangle” can lead to facial paralysis, brain infections/meningitis, and even death.
9jG TIL Ray Kroc, founder of McDonald’s was reluctant to introduce the now famous “Super-Size” meals as he felt people did not need the extra food.