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TIL that Pangaea is only the most recent super-continent, and there have been at least 6 similar geological events termed “Wilson Cycles”

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5Ymg8 TIL the last album released on 8-track format was Fleetwood Mac’s Greatest Hits in 1988
eKn TIL: California produces almost all of the country’s almonds, apricots, dates, figs, kiwi fruit, nectarines, olives, pistachios, prunes, and walnuts.
e0DrJ TIL a study about class differences in 18th & 19th century England, showed that on average, a wealthy 16-year old boy was 8.5 inches taller than a poor 16-year old boy, as a result of malnourishment and living standards
XLdk TIL that the Humor Encryption Theory explains why people have different kinds of humor, and that humor is acquired with experience.
b6eNE TIL lightning doesn’t have an increased chance to strike you while looking out of the window 😅