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TIL that in 1972 a 1.7 billion year old nuclear reactor was discovered in Africa

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PYR6e TIL that despite not existing for the past 30 years, the Soviet Union still holds the most Olympic gold medals for wrestling.
1a1ZD TIL of Rob Bob, a 20 year old, 7 foot 7 inch tall basketball player from Romania.
eVYL TIL: A man submitted a patent in 1979 that almost perfectly resembles an iPod. He even went as far as predicting a need for DRM and a way to distribute the music.
BrQdy TIL research conducted in recent years found that special tongue and throat exercises can strengthen up the area so it stays clear while you sleep, therefore significantly reducing snoring.
8NRZ TIL that the Mars candy company firmly refuses to market to children under 12. Here is their “marketing code.”