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TIL that Samoa skipped a Friday

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5YYaD TIL that despite being surprised by a 30,000 man army during the Mongols third invasion of Poland, the Polish were able to repel the Mongols and inflict heavy casualties
Z8BnB TIL When Apollo 12 deliberately crashed the Ascent Stage of its Lunar Module onto the Moon's surface, NASA reported that the Moon rang like a bell for almost an hour, leading to arguments that it must be hollow like a bell.
EgJgX TIL that American beers won 93 medals in European beer competitions in 2023.
GYgmJ TIL that Marjory Stoneman Douglas fought against efforts to drain the FL Everglades and reclaim land for development when she was 79 years old. Her tireless efforts earned her several variations of the nickname "Grande Dame of the Everglades.” She also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
5Ybm8 TIL a piece of paper CAN be folded more than 8 times. The world record is 12, for a piece of paper 4000' long.