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TIL older trees absorb more carbon

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Lkep TIL the Soviet Tsar Bomba was so powerful it shattered windows 900 km away
BgyJL TIL about Wawpawwawqua ('White Loon'), a Miami war leader who fought against the United States, but was later excused from a Miami removal because he paid property tax. He was said to be 107 years old at the time of his death, in 1876.
P9ye TIL When the battle of Stalingrad seemed lost for the Germans, Hitler expected his General, F. Paulus, to commit suicide. His response was: “I have no intention of shooting myself for this Bohemian corporal”. Paulus surrendered in Feb 2, 1943.
69GY TIL a film is being made that’s set in the LEGO universe. It’s being co-directed by directors of 21 Jump Street and the director of Robot Chicken, and stars Chris Pratt (Parks and Recreation) and Will Arnett (Arrested Development)
oBXVr TIL the oldest known flag in the United States is the “Bedford Flag” it shows an armored arm grasping a sword with the motto “conquer or die” it was used by the Minutemen at Lexington