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TIL Fyodor Dostoevsky’s gritty novel Crime and Punishment reflects his own brutal life. He was nearly executed, exiled to Siberia, battled epilepsy, alcoholism, and crushing debt—shaping his dark, unforgettable characters. His death was no different—he died in pain after a lung hemorrhage.

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wLnmJ TIL The largest beaver dam on Earth is located in northern Alberta, is visible from space and is over 2,790 feet in length. Experts believe construction began in the 1970s, making it a multi-generational project.
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