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TIL the forests of Chernobyl are not decomposing, making scientists concerned of a possible “nuclear forest fire.”

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ADyDn TIL in 2006 DNA evidence from the saliva on the letters Jack the Ripper sent to the police were identified as female suggesting the killer may have been Mary Pearcey who was later executed for a different murder.
Z8Nbv TIL that "Share the Road" signs are being replaced by signs that say "Bicycles May Use Full Lane" because so many people misunderstood the meaning of "Share the Road"
d8dvZ TIL Magda Szubanski, the old lady married to the farmer in the film “Babe,” was actually 34 years old when the movie was made.
V9nD TIL That since 1825, every bald Russian president has succeeded a hairy one and vice versa.
RXlw TIL the Verizon Wireless TV spokesman was eager to get out of his contract when someone said “can you hear me now” at his grandmother’s funeral.