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TIL that more than 80 percent of the Earth’s natural forests have already been destroyed

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b9JG7 TIL President Thabo Mbeki refused to roll out proper HIV treatment programs in South Africa. His refusal to accept medical evidence 'caused 300,000 deaths'
a71b TIL Jackie Chan now officially holds the Guinness World Record for the most credits in one movie AND the most stunts by a living actor!
4XYeJ TIL in the 1920’s Canada had plans to invade the US (and vice versa).
l7XnG TIL The 30 pieces of silver Judas received for betraying Jesus would have a present day value of $91-$441 USD.
X05nP TIL: Lutz Long a Nazi German long jumper who shared training tips to Jesse Owens and was the first to congratulate him despite being in in full view of Adolf Hitler