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TIL that the first descent to the deepest point of the ocean (Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench - 10,918m) was carried out in a vessel designed and manned by a Captain Piccard.

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eXL4 TIL there is a Hidden Mickey at Disney World designed to show itself only on Mickey’s birthday at noon.
Z8lyR TIL Saddam Hussein wrote a romance novel that sold a million copies. Yes, that Saddam Hussein!
bwMp TIL John Wayne Gacy claimed his 1st murder happened when he awoke to see a male acquaintance in his room holding a knife. After killing him, Gacy noticed the breakfast the man had prepared them, presumably using the knife. Gacy said his involuntary orgasm from the murder was the “ultimate thrill”
16RMP TIL about the ghost army of WWII. Special troops used to deceive German command about the size, location, and plans using impersonation, prop equipment, and radio misinformation.
O8WL TIL Eiichiro Oda the creator of the Manga One Piece originally planned it to last 5 years, but it has gone for 16 years and is nowhere near done.