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TIL of ‘The Jungle,’ the largest homeless encampment in the US – ironically, next to a creek in Silicon Valley.

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MeAla TIL that the there is video of the man (known colloquially as "Tank Man") temporarily halting the advance of tanks into Tiananmen Square. Today marks the 30th anniversary of this incident.
XgLk TIL: By agreeing to be in star trek Stephen Hawking achieved two life dreams. First appearing in star trek his favorite show. Second playing cards with Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein.
6ERyZ TIL Sanford & Son got its name because Redd Foxx's last name is really Sanford
0dNZp TIL - The Royal mail has its own Police force which is the oldest recognised criminal investigation force in the world.
KOl0R TIL that Burmese pythons have overrun the Florida Everglades partly as a result of Hurricane Andrew destroying a breeding facility in 1992, which released hundreds of snakes.