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TIL that Novak Djokovic is the first man ever to complete the career “Big Titles sweep,” winning all four Slams, all nine ATP Masters 1000s, the year-end Finals and an Olympic gold medal

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0draA TIL that the last television ever manufactured in the U.S. made its way off the assembly line in July 2005 at the former Magnavox production headquarters in Greeneville, Tennessee. The TV remains on public display in a history museum in the town.
LklMv TIL Carl McCunn was flown to the Alaska wilderness to take photos of wildlife. The pilot never returned for him. His friends had a pilot fly out but Carl accidentally gave the signal for “all okay.” He survived for 8 months before killing himself instead of freeze or starve.
nLWb TIL last year the 80 richest people in the world had more wealth than half the world’s population combined. Only 4 years earlier the number was 388.
GAWvQ TIL that "thylacoleo carnifex", known as "marsupial lion", was an Australian apex predator that weighed up to 130 kg. Thylacoleo went extinct as recently as 46 thousand years ago
Z8vZG TIL Orange peels are rich in several nutrients, including fiber, vitamin C, and plant compounds like polyphenols. In fact, just 1 tbsp (6g) of orange peel provides 14% of the Daily Value of vitamin C — nearly 3 times more than the inner fruit. The same serving also packs about 4x more fiber