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TIL if you see light like this in a dark room, you can see microscopic solid and liquid particulates in your eye. (see desc)

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QJnOM TIL that The Netherlands (where I live) has two old Volcano’s. One of which they recently found (not this one). Never imagined we’d have Volcano’s here, and never learned that in school, although it makes perfect sense of course. Thought it was pretty cool to have volcano’s.
v67B TIL a man rode a jetski over the brink of the Niagra Falls to promote awareness for the homeless. His parachute did not open and he ended up promoting better parachutes. He plunged to his death and his body was never recovered. An Egyptian tourist captured a amazing image.
b6ZPp TIL before Post Malone's music became popular he lived in a house with SkyDoesMinecraft
ADXRd TIL about the longest papal election in history, that lasted nearly 3 years (1268–71). At one point people became so fed up with the indecision, they unroofed the building where the cardinals met, imprisoning them until they had nominated a new pope. This happening marked the birth of the conclave.
N70P6 TIL there is a service that allows you to "Rent a Friend" to attend social events, play sports, travel, or just hang out.