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TIL that, even 35 years after the disaster, Chernobyl will be habitable again in about 20,000 years. Visiting is now considered safe, but there are still risks associated with touring due to the structural instability of the ruins.

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nMmP TIL that Shaggy’s (from Scooby Doo) real name is Norville Rogers, and is from Coolsville.
007L TIL George Lucas stated Sean Connery’s portrayal of James Bond was one of the primary inspirations for Indiana Jones, a reason Connery was chosen for the role of Indiana’s father in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
4k8VX TIL about an Ultra-rare baby ghost shark sighted in New Zealand that is the first creature I'm aware of that can be legitimately called a dickhead, given that's where it's penis is located.
OxVX TIL that doctors determined the critical factor that led to Robin Williams suicide was “diffuse Lewy body dementia” from his Parkinson’s … not depression
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