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TIL of the Continuum hypothesis : An hypothesis that has been proven unprovable under current mathematics.

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VMAOD TIL Pitcairn Islands, one of the least populated and hardest to reach regions in the world, is home to some of the world's best bees. Producing some of the best honey in the world, Pitcairn's bees are also disease-free and docile towards beekeepers.
dDLw8 TIL that juries have brought attention to societal issues through verdicts
A4wo TIL to eliminate all the elusive invasive goats in the Galapagos, researchers attached a GPS to a ‘Judas goat’ who would, because of its gregarious nature, seek out other goats. It was then tracked down, the group killed, but with the 'traitor’ left alive to repeat the cycle.
X0myR TIL when Queen Margrethe II of Denmark abdicates on Jan 14, it will be the first time Europe hasn't had a Queen Regnant since 1833
6EEam TIL the foot-measuring tool ("Brannock Device") used by shoe stores was invented by Charles Brannock in 1927. He was advised to make it out of plastic so regular replacements would be needed, but he insisted on steel. Today, most Brannock Devices survive 10-15 years of daily use before wearing out.