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TIL that it once rained for more than a million years in an event known as the Carnian Pluvial Event during the Triassic Period.

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5VPND TIL in the USA, a candidate can win the presidential election with only 23% of the popular vote
7ramO TIL the scientist John von Neumann (1903-1957) could by the age of 6, divide two 8 digit numbers in his head and converse in ancient Greek. He published over 150 papers during his lifetime, and is considered by many to be among the most intellegent humans to have ever lived.
9Ya7B TIL that JFK wore a rigid back brace due to his poor health and terrible back which left him sitting upright in the limo after being initially shot by Oswald. Thereby, giving Oswald a clear second shot.
R5JMw TIL about British Army general and MP, Eyre Coote who lost his seat and was dismissed for "Conduct unbecoming of an officer" in 1815 after being discovered to have entered a school and had paid boys to flog him. He was "acquitted" of criminal charges after donating £1000 to the school.
9wdrD TIL that squirrels too can get fat.