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TIL: Over the course of two weeks, a single human male produces enough sperm to impregnate every fertile woman on the planet.

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MEX7 TIL in 1989 a Los Angeles woman received a phone call from her brother-in-law saying that her ex-husband was coming over to kill her. She dialed 911 but was told nothing could be done unless he showed up at the house. Within 15 minutes he arrived, killing her and 4 others
yQK8M TIL actress Judi Dench is growing a forest on her property in Surrey, England dedicated to loved ones in her life who have passed on. Every time a friend or relative dies, she plants a tree in their honor. She started the tradition after the death of her husband, actor Michael Williams.
78QlP TIL Due to Western competition, China's liquor industry is trying to promote younger generations in their 20s to 40s to drink baijiu, a 5000 year old traditional spirit, with the Jiang Xiao Bai brand. It removes unwanted smells, and renders the product pure, with a lower alcohol proof
YEQZ TIL On British Airways Flight 5390 the Captain was sucked out of the cockpit when a faulty window blew out at 17,300 ft. With only his legs remaining in the plane, the quick thinking crew held onto him for 22 minutes till they safely landed. He survived.
v1VQK TIL that Gordon Ramsay has chosen not to give his children a large inheritance, does not take them to expensive restaurants (not even his own), and does not allow them to sit in first class on planes so that they are not spoiled.