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TIL that the surfing events of Paris 2024 Olympics will be host in Tahiti (French Polynesia), which is 15,716 km from Paris

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VMmvG TIL that a traditional Sardinian cheese, casu marzu, is eaten with live maggots in it. The maggots break down the cheese’s fats, making it exceptionally soft. Each cheese has thousands of maggots in it. The larvae can launch up to 15 cm, so diners hold their hands above the cheese to prevent this.
mxRYR TIL the Honda Ridgeline is the “Most American Truck” with 70% of its parts made domestically in 2019. Many Fords, Chevys, RAMS, and GMCs are assembled in or have major parts made in Mexico
gMM54 This furry, feline Eden is a must-visit for any self-respecting crazy cat person.
oAvR TIL The worst shark attack in human history occurred in 1945 after the USS Indianapolis was sunk in the Pacific. As many as 150 sailors waiting to be rescued were killed by sharks.
6EQAZ TIL that the poodle is historically a hunting dog, and that its iconic pom-pom haircut is intended to help the dog stay buoyant while retrieving waterfowl.