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TIL that every night, the US Constitution is lowered into a safe that is bomb proof

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bLxp TIL While governor of Chukotka from 2000-2008, Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich spent over US$1.3 billion of his own money on the region.
v1rw7 TIL that the Victorians had a machine for making fresh ice cream in under 10 minutes, patented by the 'Queen of Ices' in 1885
GAZK4 TIL Joaquin Phoenix grew up his early months in the "Children of God", a cult back in the 70's. This cult has been accused of violating human rights on every level.
KWR6 TIL the liquid from canned chickpeas, known as “aquafaba”, makes an effective egg white substitute and there is currently no scientific consensus why
QNkYk TIL on the set of The Princess Bride actor Andre the Giant let out a 16 second long fart so long and powerful that it brought production to a standstill. When director Rob Reiner asked Andre if he was ok Andre replied, "I am now, boss."