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TIL that the only difference between a hurricane, cyclone and typhoon is where in the world they are.

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Oolr1 TIL : Scientists tested a well-preserved substance found in a 2,700-year-old temple in Tel Arad, which turned out to be cannabis. Researchers concluded that ancient Israelites burned the plant alongside frankincense, in religious rituals.
LQQb9 TIL about Joseph Trombino, a security guard who was seriously injured in the 1981 Brinks heist, almost killed in the 1993 WTC bombing, and ultimately died in the 9/11 attack on the WTC
Yppb7 Short answer: It's complicated
oBLgY TIL Bodies of the deceased don't biodegrade on Everest and are often too dangerous to remove, so some become landmarks for future expeditions.
KYVV4 TIL that New York restaurants that opened between 2000 and 2014, and earned a Michelin star, were more likely to close than those that didn't earn one. By the end of 2019, 40% of the restaurants awarded Michelin stars had closed.