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TIL that the Winnie-the-Pooh media franchise has generated more revenue ($76bil) than Marvel Cinematic Universe ($35bil) and Harry Potter ($32bil) combined.

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7eDO TIL an 82 year old millionaire has hidden a 40lb treasure chest worth millions somewhere in NM and supplied a cryptic treasure map leading to its location. In the 3 years since he buried the treasure, no one has found it. (Map in link)
Rx0Q TIL 80% of Japan is considered uninhabitable
GY4vJ TIL that according to Japonese manner of fighting, they must first call out by name someone from the enemy ranks, and then attack in single combat.
5aD8 TIL that Vatican’s chief astronomer, Fr. George Coyne said, “Intelligent design isn’t science even though it pretends to be. If you want to teach it in schools, intelligent design should be taught when religion or cultural history is taught, not science.”
Bxay TIL the atmosphere on Earth at sea level is roughly equivalent to being behind 13 feet of solid concrete when it comes to radiation shielding.