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TIL that a man in India set a world record in 1986 by spending 72 hours in a cage with 72 of the most venomous snake species in India; to spread awareness and to prove that snakes don’t bite unless provoked. He came out of the cage, unharmed without a single bite.

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neZyb TIL that there are 7 primary keyholders of the Internet. Each keyholder is chosen for their geographical spread and Internet security background to ensure that no one country has more keyholders. The keyholders are a last resort option in case something catastrophic happens to the world's Internet.
ADlOg TIL The German Empire committed genocide in Namibia from 1904-1908, killing upto 110000 natives, making it one of the earliest attempts at genocide in the 20th century. In 2015 the German government refused to consider reparations for the act.
BrwBb TIL a South African man plans to tow an iceberg from Antarctica to provide drinking water to 4 million people. After facing droughts limiting water usage, the 125 million ton, 70 story tall iceberg would supply 20% of Cape Town’s water needs for a year.
EgK87 TIL the United States and "British North America" received fewer than 10% of the African slaves trafficked to the New World. The largest destinations were Portuguese America >38% (e.g. Brazil) and the British West Indies >18% (e.g. Jamaica).
Xg88 TIL Chloe Grace Moretz (Kick Ass) faked a British accent when she auditioned for her role in ‘Hugo’ because she heard that Martin Scorsese was looking to cast a British actress. When she got the part, she had to come clean.