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TIL that the width of Africa is almost the same as the distance between NY to Moscow.

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pp8 TIL Possessing up to a quarter pound of marijuana for personal, private use is not only decriminalized, but LEGAL in Madison, WI. It has been for 35 years.
D1l0J TIL The Eureka Moment (also known as 'Aha! moment) refers to the common human experience of suddenly understanding a previously incomprehensible problem or concept. Some research suggests it acts as a memory advantage. It is unclear where exactly it occurs in the brain.
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