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TIL the world's population is expected to hit 9.7 billion in 2050, meaning an increase of 2 billion people in the next 30 years.

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dN69 TIL that there is a digitally remastered “despecialized” edition of the original Star Wars trilogy devoid of all updates (CGI, added scenes, etc.) brought forth in releases since the theatrical release. It is heralded as the best release of the films.
78QZb TIL during the recording of Eddy Van Halen's guitar solo for Michael Jackson's song "Beat It" the monitor speakers in the studio caught on fire.
P1xNe TIL that there are more ethnic Brits in The United States than in the United Kingdom.
OoKK7 TIL that in 1923 the USPS instituted a requirement that all delivery addresses feature a mail-box or drop-slot to reduce the time that mail carriers waited at each door.
0j6p TIL A World Trade Centre security officer Rick Rescorla anticipated attacks on the towers and implemented evacuation procedures credited with saving many lives. He died during the attacks of September 11, 2001, while leading evacuees from the South Tower.