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TIL about "Typhoon Tip," the largest recorded hurricane with a diameter of over 1,300 miles, nearly half the size of the United States -- which occurred in 1979.

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jN9aj TIL that in 2008 a fire at Universal Studios destroyed up to 500,000 original masters most of which weren't backed up and is the biggest disaster in music history
jyZR TIL that on this day (Sept 26th) 1960, John F Kennedy and Richard Nixon went head to head on TV. More than 60 million Americans tuned in to watch the first-ever televised debate between the two candidates running for the White House.
pleQ TIL the US state of Maryland had a colony in Africa called the Republic of Maryland.
X05ZD TIL Whale oil was used as the main ingredient in budget margarine during and after WWII until about 1955 when rationing was ended and alternative ingredients were available.
6x9J TIL at least 10 children have been born in Antarctica.