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TIL There is an Island in Louisiana that has lost about 98% of its land mass due to rising sea levels. Plans are underway to relocate the remaining residents

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6kZm TIL there’s a part of Canada that has black bears, grizzly bears, AND polar bears.
LQ6av TIL ancient Andeans figured out how to freeze-dry potatoes as a hedge against crop failure
epgBD TIL the oldest known human drawing is a 73,000-year-old cross-hatched pattern made with ochre on stone flake, found in South Africa. This discovery predates previously known drawings by at least 30,000 years, revealing early Homo sapiens' ability to create symbolic designs using various techniques.
KONmB TIL There used to be millions of Bisons across North America until we hunted them to near extinction
d8MnB TIL of Heart Attack Grill, a Las Vegas restaurant where people over 350 lbs. eat free. 3 people have died while eating there, and the only vegan option on their menu is cigarettes.