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TIL about the Tunguska event, an asteroid 'impact' that took place in Siberia in 1908. Early estimates suggested that upwards 15 MT of energy were released, but there were no confirmed fatalities.

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KOGRQ TIL about the "gringo tree". So named because when exposed to he sun it becomes red and peeling.
VEnD TIL that washing your hair actually damages it and doctors usually don’t comment on it because its not medically harmful.
78r7Z TIL in the early 20th century, mother's pensions were used to help poor mothers in the US stay at home so they could take care of their children. During this time period, it was common for poor women to give up their kids to orphanages. These cash payments were intended to prevent that.
VD40 TIL In 1968 captured American sailors secretly gave the finger in propaganda photos released by the North Korean government.
7rJYO TIL that Woody Harrelson's father was a hitman who murdered a federal judge.