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TIL volcanos hold nutrients and water, making them fertile with rich soils, heat local environments, support local wildlife habitats, and many communities use geothermal energy for heat and power, and make gemstones, gold and other metals.

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egEg TIL that on their way to an expected easy victory in Greece, the Persians brought a block of marble along to make a victory memorial. After their defeat at Marathon, the marble was used for a statue of Nemesis, the goddess of divine justice who strikes down those who suffer from hubris and pride.
6999Y TIL that during the production of Ghostbusters (1984), the name wasn’t allowed to be used since it was already used by 70’s kids show called “The Ghost Busters.” As a result, there were alternatives names, with one of them being “Ghostsmashers”. Eventually, the studio got the rights to the name.
kJZ8B TIL that since 1929 the ICRC has recognized only the Red Crescent as official alternatives to the Red Cross, rejecting any other symbols. The ICRC only recognized the Jewish Magen David Adom in 2006, on the condition that they use a neutral "Red Crystal" symbol instead of the Red Star Of David
1aRpX TIL Many University Athletes Read at an 8th Grade Level and the NCAA Systematically Hides This
VBd7Z TIL The President of France appoints the Archbishop of Stroudsburg and the Bishop of Metz. This is due to the fact that despite France being a secular nation, Roman Catholicism is still supported by French law and publicly subsidized in the region of Alsace-Moselle.