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TIL There is a municipality in Brazil called Altamira whose total area is twice the size of the whole of Austria and four times the size of Switzerland

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Z85dv TIL of Kathleen Mary Drew-Baker, a British phycologist, whose research on the lifecycle of an edible seaweed saved and revolutionized Japanese production of nori, the principal seaweed used in sushi
nnP9 TIL That the Salvation Army donates to Anti-Gay Movements including Gay-Treatment Facilities
8apY4 TIL catcher Dave Bresnahan threw a potato to trick a runner home. The minor leagues kicked him out and was later quoted saying "Lou Gehrig had to play in 2,130 consecutive games and hit .340 for his number to be retired, and all I had to do was bat .140 and throw a potato."
N7A08 TIL There is an “Easter Island of Micronesia” dating back to 100 AD with 39 megalithic structures. Some weighing up to 5 tons with carved faces, not originating from the island. Legend says they were built by the gods as a meeting house for thousands of people.
YpeEB TIL that there was another general Paulus responsible for the fall of an empire. After revolting against the western roman emperor, the Heruli stormed on Italy. General Paulus was leading the remainder of the roman army. The Battle of Ravenna was the finishing blow to the empire.