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TIL Neanderthals are responsible for the earliest known hominid-made structures, which are about 176,500 years old, consisting of 400 pieces of broken stalagmites arranged into 2 rings that are several metres across, deep inside a cave in France.

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OGgKe TIL that Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers, Florida is the #2 busiest single-runway airport in the United States; #1 is the San Diego International Airport. It is also the largest airport in Florida, and third-largest airport in the U.S. based on total area (13,555 acres).
OGope TIL after the Bonnie and Clyde ambush, the original owner of the car drove it, still in its gruesome state.
oRd6R TIL the Dickin Medal is awarded to animals "displaying conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty"
R5p4 TIL A Cigarette was developed that negated its cancerous effects, but was shelved because tobacco companies refuse to admit their product isn’t safe
VPe0 TIL that wealthy Chinese hire body doubles to get prosecuted for their crimes; this process is called Ding zui