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TIL Marvel comics filed for bankruptcy in 1996

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Kkd9 TIL Alnwick Garden, in Northern England, is considered the most deadly garden on earth and is a tourist attraction. Over 100 toxic plants are on walk through display, including species that can cause guests to fall unconsciousness from toxic fumes.
yWwV TIL that the oldest subway tunnel in the world has had its only entrance welded shut, and it contains a 100+ year old steam engine.
4x9a TIL that Vietnam War protesters used tethered helium balloons to ward off government helicopters that were sent to disrupt their outdoor concert.
W794N TIL The Japanese have a creature, the アマビエ, who supposedly protects people against Covid-19
7r5BO TIL researchers found that double decker bus drivers were twice as likely to have heart attacks as their bus conductor colleagues. The drivers sat for 90% of their shifts, the conductors climbed about 600 stairs a day