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TIL that only 57 fabergé eggs exist today

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gMjE8 TIL in a study of cats who have fallen from multi-story buildings, 90% have survived, and cats who fell higher than 7 stories suffered less injuries, while those who fell between 2 and 6 stories sustained more injuries.
5VV4P TIL Quentin Tarantino directed an episode of CSI in 2005 after word of him being a fan of the show got back to the show's producers.
m1GKv TIL that research on the Harry Potter book series found that it helps reduce readers’ prejudice toward minority groups.
GYW91 TIL that in the 1908 London Olympics, the Russian team arrived 12 days late and missed their most favoured event because they were still following the Julian calendar rather than the Gregorian calendar.