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TIL in 2020 global human-made mass exceeded all living biomass

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obl7 TIL a student wanted to name the international system of units make 10^27 (1 octillion) a “hella” matter. The Universe would be 1.4 hellameters. If it wouldnt be rejected, it would make the universe officialy “hella big”.
PYPAO TIL Research has shown that dogs actually like the silly, high-pitched voice their owners use to talk to them.
ne6DP TIL that high education has been associated with faster cognitive decline after diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease
wnw8 TIL in its 44-year history, “Sesame Street” has won 153 Emmys and 8 Grammys. An estimated 77 million Americans watched the show as children, and 120 million people watch its various international versions.
jNGeQ TIL This Yu-Gi-Oh! card references the idea of "Absolute 0", which is 0 Kelvin. At such a low temperature life cannot exist, which is why the ability of the card is to destroy all monsters your opponent controls when it leaves the field