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TIL cleaning paintings to conserve or restore them frequently destroys the original artwork - including works by Michaelangelo and Da Vinci

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9Ymr7 TIL of Ramsar, Iran the most naturally radioactive place on earth. Current studies show a possible radioadaptive effect that allows the residents to live with over 10x the safe levels of radiation exposure.
X07dk TIL when Johnny Watson released his song “Space Guitar” in 1954, the song received a puzzled "??" instead of a numeric rating by Billboard. Today, the song is recognized as a groundbreaking achievement, which inspired musicians such as Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, Bo Diddley, and many more.
7Max TIL Africa doesn’t need aid or help,according to Sudanese billionaire Mohammed Ibrahim. “It’s a very rich continent. There is no justification for us to be poor…the problem isn’t lack of money. It’s governance"
b6XLQ TIL the Netherlands has a Quick-Response Team of firefighters, outfitted with military-style tactical gear
d8MRQ TIL of the Icelandic Naming Committee, a committee that can deny the introduction of any new given child names into the Icelandic culture and vocabulary based on compatibility with Icelandic tradition.