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TIL that a certain tree in south Africa has been used as a post office for over 600 years

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4XGw TIL the original Pokémon themesong suggested looking for Pokémon “under the earth, under the clouds, and under that girl’s skirt…”
Br5ND TIL about Wrong Way Corrigan. In 1938 he was denied permission to make a solo transatlantic flight because his plane was unsafe, but given the okay to fly to California. He took off, made a U-turn, and disappeared into the clouds. 28 hours later he landed in Ireland, claiming his compass had broken.
kOBbB TIL Ulysses S. Grant was pulled over and ticketed for speeding on his horse and buggy several times in D.C. while president, even once being escorted to the police station.
b9x6a TIL that Diamonds do not last forever, as the amount that people spend on weddings and engagement rings is inversely associated with how long they stay married. Spending between $2,000-$4,000 is associated with (an increase in the hazard of divorce) as compared with spending between $500- $2,000
69NE7 TIL lumps of ice from 5 kg to more than 50 kg in mass can form in the atmosphere and hit the ground like a meteor.