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TIL the population of the North Sentinelese living on North Sentinel Island is estimated to only be between 50 and 100 people.

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BgxKr TIL The South Atlantic Anomaly is an area where the Van Allen radiation belt is closer to the earth's surface (200km from the surface). The SAA has caused false solar flare alarms, led to the destruction of the Hitomi telescope, and crashes laptops.
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