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TIL Hashcash, a proof-of-work-as-payment system was proposed in 1997.

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Zpjdv TIL a German family went missing in Death Valley during the summer of 1996. Despite an extensive search and rescue attempt, it wasn’t until over a decade later in 2009 that their remains were found
kJVAW TIL Conjoined twins Masha and Dasha were opposites. Masha was a cruel, domineering "psychopath" who was "emotionally abusive" to her caring, empath sister who remained gentle and kind and longed for a normal life. Dasha considered separation surgery while Masha refused
ZLKB TIL Elephants have 1 large molar tooth per arch and are replaced 6 times in their lives. As the teeth are worn down the 6th set of molars must last the rest of their lives or else they cannot eat anymore and die of starvation.
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