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TIL that the Metropol Parasol in Seville, Spain, is the largest wooden structure in the world

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x606B TIL that the sun accounts for 99.8% of the the total mass of our solar system
78Jyr TIL that Jupiter has 95 moons (and counting). More are expected to be found as technology improves.
N7PAE TIL The casting of Daniel Craig to play James Bond was highly criticized. Throughout the making of the film, internet campaigns expressed their dissatisfaction and threatened to boycott the film in protest. However, upon its release, it became the highest grossing James Bond film until that time.
1anR4 TIL Pakistan arrested the doctor who helped CIA detect and confirm Osama bin laden's hideout by running DNA test obtained through a fake hepatitis camp run by Doctor shakil afridi. He was ordered 33 years in prison for treason against his country by giving info to CIA.
l7W1B TIL that, when traveling overseas, Queen Elizabeth II did not need a passport. Since all passports were issued in her name, it was unnecessary for The Queen to possess one. All other members of the Royal Family, including The Duke of Edinburgh and The Prince of Wales, have passports.