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TIL: That there is something called “The Alaskan Triangle” and 16000 people have gone missing in it since 1988.

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Opg4 TIL within 6 months of the 2016 Rio Olympics; the Maracana Stadium was abandoned, had its power cut off, was invaded by worms and was missing nearly 10% of the stadium’s 78,000 seats
yZ7w TIL that largest donation that Yale University has received in it’s 312 year history is $250 million. It was given by the former Franklin Resources Inc chairman, Charles B. Johnson. Johnson, 80, is an alumnus (1954 graduate) of the University
MeBBb TIL that 'growing pains' in kids has nothing to do with growing. Around 20% of kids have night time leg pain, but it's thought more likely due to sports or having a lower pain threshold. The pain is typically gone by morning with no known ongoing issues.
Oo7Na TIL The suit jacket is usually buttoned in the front while standing or walking
lo4MN TIL of Francisca Rojas, the first criminal to be caught using fingerprints as evidence