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TIL that there are 97 episodes of Dr Who that there is no existing copy of longer as BBC got rid of them to save storage space.

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E1Y7P TIL more people have been to space than have ridden in a B-2 stealth bomber.
lk5G TIL the US government’s advice on escaping killer bees: “RUN away quickly. Do not stop to help others … Continue to RUN. Do not stop running until you reach shelter, such as a vehicle or building … Do not attempt to rescue [others] yourself”.
9YZWp TIL: When roosters open their beaks fully, their external auditory canals completely closed off. Basically, roosters have built in earplugs. This helps prevent them from damaging their hearing when they crow.
NXrQE TIL There is mention of existence of multiverse and multidimension in Bhagvad Gita.
neRx9 TIL that former German chancellor Helmut Schmidt was a heavy smoker. He was well known for lighting up during TV interviews and talk shows. He was also charged with defying smoking bans. In 1981 he got a pacemaker. Despite these he died as the longest living chancellor at the age of 96.