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TIL diamonds are formed 90-125 miles below earth’s surface. Thats roughly the equivalent height of 23 mount everests. Then they make their way to the surface through volcanic eruptions or meteor strikes.

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QNNrk TIL one of the unifiers of Japan, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, once built an entire castle in secret near a castle he had put under siege. After 80 days, he had the trees covering it cut down, making it seem like a castle had sprung up overnight. His enemies surrendered shortly thereafter.
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