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TIL that in 1950 Louis Eliasberg completed the first and only complete U.S. coin collection - one of every date, metal, denomination, and mint mark ever struck as of that year

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MebRV TIL that despite having a weight of 1100 pounds, an adult colossal squid only needs to consume about 30 grams of prey per day, due to an extremely slow metabolism.
epgo6 TIL That the Lactational Amenorrhea Method is a natural birth control based on exclusive breastfeeding that suppresses ovulation. It’s 98% effective for six months postpartum but only if you haven't resumed your period, breastfeed on demand, and include night feeds.
e00wn TIL there exists an official Super Mario manga that ran from 1988 to 1998
XEkrj TIL that when Diogenes, the ancient Greek philosopher, noticed a prostitute's son throwing rocks at a crowd, he said, "Careful, son. Don't hit your father."
9Y8l6 TIL in 1974, a then largely unknown Queen were booed and heckled at a music festival in Australia. Freddie Mercury told the audience, "When we come back to Australia, we will be the biggest band in the world!" Queen would return after debuting their smash hit Bohemian Rhapsody just two years later.