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TIL International space station has the internet speed of 600MB per second

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lokoV TIL that there have been 4 instances in Major League Baseball history in which a player was traded for himself
OoeQR TIL All of the beaches along the Oregon coast are owned by the state and are free and open to all
QJ47E TIL about Nai Khanomtom, a Thai legend that was captured by the Burmese invading army. He fought and beat 10 people in a row without breaks to show the invading king how Muay Thai compared to Burmese boxing. The king set him free and offered him riches or two beautiful wives. He chose the wives.
78eb TIL there is a website called Globe Genie that will randomly teleport you somewhere in the world on Google Maps in street view.
mOXY TIL that in Switzerland if you fail your practical drivers license test 3 times you are required to consult a official psychologist to asses the reasons for your previous failures before you are allowed to retake the exam.