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TIL time flows faster at the surface of the earth than it does in the core.

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YonB TIL of the corrupt, Spanish-speaking fictional country of Val Verde which has been featured in a number of films including Commando, the Die Hard series and Predator - indicating that they all take place in the same universe.
BrKlk TIL there was a French-Canadian version of "Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego?"
0wLjR TIL about Tidal locking when rotation and translation takes the same time. For example, the same side of the Moon always faces the Earth. And almost all bodies will eventually be tidal locked.
X886 TIL Newman’s Own, founded in 1982 by the now late actor Paul Newman, donates 100% of post-tax profits to charity. In total, the food brand has donated over $450 Million to charity, including several children’s organizations.
LePp TIL that the shows “Teen Mom” and “16 and Pregnant” caused a decline in teen pregnancy