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TIL that Aids denial in South Africa resulted in an epidemic that resulted in an estimated 300,000 deaths

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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.
GAopE TIL about Cerro Rico, or 'Rich Mountain', in Bolivia which has been an active silver mine for nearly 500 years. Workers there have a life expectancy of about 40 years due to dust inhalation and mercury poisoning.
7lVb TIL A man once sued Pepsi after trying to buy a Harrier fighter jet with Pepsi Points
dYoB TIL the founders of Bebo sold the site for $850M. They later bought it back for just $1M.
GAVlN Today I learned That FES from that 70;s show ( Fez) stands for Foreign Exchange Student, and isnt his name, as his friends say its unpronounceable.