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TIL that France has a dedicated unit to finding UFO's. The unit is called GEIPAN

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XEQx8 TIL about the massive 123 ft tall Murdeshwar Shiva statue in Karnataka, India which sits on the Arabian Sea
Ekr7 TIL the suicide count at the Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco was officially stopped at 997 “to prevent record breakers”
M7EWK TIL the barrel and grip of the Glock 19 are approximately 12mm shorter than those of the Glock 17, and it comes standard with a 15-round magazine. Notably, the Glock 19 is compatible with magazines from the Glock 17 and Glock 18, allowing for capacities of 17, 19, 24, and 33 rounds.
xVayo TIL Uruguay's world cup player Luis Suárez has bitten three opponents under high pressure situations. He doesn't know why he does it.
V7r4 TIL That in India there is a precariously balanced boulder on the edge of a slope named “Krishna’s Butter Ball”.