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TIL that the first historical mosque in the world (built by Muhammad himself) was torn down and replaced by the Saudi government in 1984.

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eKMJ TIL that due to climate change, the island nation of Kiribati is rapidly sinking into the ocean. The Government has already started buying land in other countries for its people, and is urging citizens to evacuate.
4X0Jb TIL Kimbo Slice passed away in 2016 at the age of 42. Apart from his famous street fights, he also fought in the UFC and Bellator MMA
D1Pr TIL that many marathons have a limit finishing time, after which a sweeper bus will come and pick up those who are still running.
bJ4 TIL there is a disorder known as Motion Blindness. Sufferers do not see motion, but see the world around them one “snapshot” at a time.
j6Ngn TIL that a single ton of paper towels takes 17 whole trees and 20,000 gallons of water to make.