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TIL that there are approximately 299 people cryogenically frozen in Scottsdale, Arizona

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KORl9 TIL There is a phenomenon that occurs to 5-10% of sunburn victims called “Hell’s itch” or “suicide itch” which causes an excruciating and maddening itch.
grxDy TIL the planes that struck the World Trade Center Twin Towers weighed 100% more, carried 100% more fuel, and flew 100% faster than the plane whose impact the buildings were designed to withstand, a Boeing 707 airliner flying at landing approach speeds.
DPdP TIL that using carbon nanotubes, Stanford engineers have created the first basic computer that operates faster and consumes less energy when compared to systems made from silicon chips (pic)
bEaQ TIL that the word “Lisztomania” was used to describe the behavior of the fans of pianist Franz Liszt who would go into a craze while watching him perform
kJo65 TIL Gaius Appuleius Diocles was one of the most successful charioteers in Rome. He had bagged more than 1400 wins in his 24 year career, and is considered to be the highest paid athlete of all time.