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TIL that LEGO is offering a buildable model of the ATLAS particle detector that features all the main components of the real detector, is 50:1 in scale, and is composed of almost 9,500 pieces.

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M7rOW TIL about the 1955 Le Mans disaster. It was the most catastrophic crash in motorsport history. Large pieces of debris flew into the crowd, killing 83 spectators and French driver Pierre Levegh, and injuring nearly 180 more
vGj8 TIL that there is a neurological condition called Witzelsucht, causing the affected person to make constant puns, jokes, and sexual comments in an inappropriate setting.
yQOrp TIL that the term "Lesbian" stems from the Ancient Greek poet Sappho of Lesbos who lived from 620-570 BCE. Her poetry portrays homoerotic feelings and she wrote over 10,000 lines of poetry. However, even though her works were widely known only 650 lines survive today.
Z8L4p TIL even though Pluto has a larger surface area, the dwarf planet can fit within Russia’s borders
8ekDa TIL Pakaruah shaadi is a phenomenon in parts of India where eligible bachelors are abducted by the bride's family and forcibly married. Over the years, organised criminals have become part of the practice, as they carry out abductions for a fee and guarantee post-marriage compliance by the groom.