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TIL in 1973 astronomers were able to chase an eclipse aboard a Concord across the Saharan desert.

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b9PgN TIL the Mughal Emperors of India had female guards called Urdubegis who guarded the zenana - the womens' area of the palace. Because the emperor often slept in the zenana, the Urdubegis were part of his personal protection.
e0VeJ TIL that wisdom tooth extraction is a $3 billion per year industry in the USA. As many as 70% of wisdom teeth extractions are unnecessary, and that stopping these unnecessary extractions would reduce the average yearly income of an American dentist by as much as 40%.
Wkg1B TIL fungi that feed on radiation have developed in the Chernobyl area.
69Y7J TIL Ugandan pygmies were evicted from Bwindi impenetrable rain forests so that mountain gorillas could stay there peacefully. People ate fruits and root food in the forests but now they are being enjoyed by mountain gorillas as the Batwa starve
yQQPl TIL you need to change your CV/Resume depending on the country that you are applying to. Some countries expect photos, date of birth, marital status, number of kids you have, etc.