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TIL that Americans spell judgement without the e (judgment)

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VBrl4 TIL the eruption of Krakatoa led to climate disruption, including Los Angeles receiving 38.18 inches of rain the following year, over three times the average.
1Y6D TIL of the myth of superabundance, which is the belief that no matter how many natural resources humanity uses, the planet will continuously replenish the supply
EL4X TIL that a woman survived a 14,500 foot fall while skydiving. Her parachute failed to deploy, and she landed on a mound of fire ants. After being stung 100+ times, the adrenaline rush was enough to keep her heart beating.
J1PMm TIL that Japanese stores use anti-theft paintballs to help track thieves
0waVy TIL That the term "Chinese fire drill" actually refers to both a fire drill and a confused Chinese crew on a British ship in the 20th century. Instructions were mis-translated and chaos reigned