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TIL There are 500 year old bridges in India that are mare out of living tree roots. They never rot and grow stronger as they age.

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OGLrY TIL about the Euthanasia Coaster, a hypothetical ride designed to kill its passengers. The creator stated that his goal for the coaster is to give people the opportunity to take their own lives "with elegance and euphoria".
Zvyv TIL the Swedish soft drink Julmust is so popular during the holidays that the it often causes Coca-Cola consumption to drop by 50%
lZaa TIL: 80% of N.W.A.’s Straight outta Compton sales were in the suburbs, beyond the boundaries of black neighborhoods.
LkjOP TIL about Laconic phrase. When Philip II invaded southern Greece, he asked the Spartans whether he should come as friend or foe. They replied "Neither". Irate, he demanded they surrender, for if he came, they would be destroyed, prompting the response "If".
D15Mp TIL that the final section of the U.S. government's report on 9/11 was classified when it was released, and remained so until 2016. This section stated that the 9/11 hijackers received funding from individuals connected to the Saudi government, which the U.S. had kept secret for 15 years.