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TIL that women born in South Africa are more likely to be raped than to learn how to read.

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RNe1 TIL The U.S. Founding Fathers were against Political Parties, and thought they would lead to competition for power, instead of making decisions for the people.
gMLp7 TIL there is a healthy fast food chain in LA that is priced on a sliding scale making meals cheaper in lower income communities in order to compete with McDonald's and provide a healthy alternative
d8re7 TIL the Eternity puzzle launched in June 1999. Consisting of 209 pieces, it was marketed as being practically unsolvable, with a £1 million prize on offer for whoever could solve it within 4 years. The prize was paid out in October 2000.
GYa8E TIL of Jamie Hull, an ex soldier, who's cockpit caught fire as he was flying. Despite being engulfed in flames, he remained composed and brought the plane down to 15ft before jumping off the wing. He suffered lacerated organs and 63% burns. After 62 operations, he is now a proud motivational speaker
yQkya TIL that there is a enormous amount of water underneath the sand in the Sahara Desert. Estimated to be 18,000 cubic kilometers.