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TIL The location of the first emporer of China's tomb is known but remains unexcavated, in part, due to fears it contains vast quantities of mercury

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AJxx TIL Norway will allow any student from anywhere in the world to study at their public universities completely free of charge.
7klL TIL in Canada it only costs $45 if you need an ambulance
QJ6l6 TIL that a copy of the Tang-dynasty Chinese version of the Diamond Sūtra (11th May 868) is the earliest dated printed book. It is also the first known creative work with an explicit public-domain dedication, as its colophon at the end states that it was created "for universal free distribution."
d8doK TIL about "Fractal Elves", which are entities perceived by users of psychedelic drugs like DMT with references found in cultures ranging from shamanic traditions of Native Americans to indigenous Australians and African tribes
ANGxg TIL Robert Wadlow weighed an unremarkable 8.7 lb when he was born, however by the age of 5, he was 5'4" & wearing clothes meant for teenagers. He reached the 6' mark as a 8-year-old & was over 6'6" at 11 years old. He'd eventually reach his record height of 8'11.1" before dying at the age of 22.