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TIL that the UK evicted the entire native population of Chagos Islands at the request of the USA so that they could both use it as a military base.

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AN68o TIL Thomas Edison fostered a fun and relaxed work environment at Menlo Park, incorporating activities like practical jokes, competitions, late-night meals and drinks, musical entertainment, and even gambling to alleviate the pressures of their demanding work on inventions.
M7bBa TIL that volcanic eruptions can cool the Earth's climate. When a volcano erupts, it releases sulfur dioxide, which converts to sulfuric acid in the atmosphere and forms fine sulfate aerosols. These aerosols reflect sunlight back into space, leading to temporary global cooling.
W7pBd TIL George Washington Never Had Wooden Teeth
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dgmK TIL that some black bears are born white and are called Spirit Bears. They are not albino or polar bears.