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TIL that methane bubbles can become frozen in place in many lakes such as Lake Baikal in Russia. The ice thickness there can reach 2 m/6.5 ft during the peak of winter coldness, trapping millions of cubic feet of methane gas under the ice until Spring arrives.

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Z8xyB TIL That the Milton Hershey School barred a student, Abbie Bartels was barred from graduating because of her depression and reported suicidal ideations. After learning that she is not allowed to attend graduation, Abbie committed suicide.
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