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TIL that C. S. Lewis' first two names were Clive Staples

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AgWl TIL a whale’s throat can only fit roughly the dimensions of a beach ball, whereas its mouth can store up to 90 metric tons of food and water.
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9YJGQ TIL despite the Romans using lead water pipes, lead poisoning from the water supply system was almost nonexistent since the high calcium content in their water created a layer of plaque preventing the water contacting the lead itself.
WkMR8 TIL that Saguaro Cactus do not grow any arms until they are 70-100 years, and can live for over 200 years.
gr9A4 TIL an internet provider in Switzerland offered couples free wifi for 18 years if they named their children after the company