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TIL Scientists estimate that 86% of land creatures and 91% of sea creatures remain undiscovered.

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lowmN TIL about Kumbh Mela, the world's largest event that brings more than 50 million into one place for a religious festival, that is more than ten times those who attend The World Cup and Olympic Games. The Hindu festival happens after every 12 years and lasts for approx 55 days.
NXEdQ TIL: The first smart home with a central control panel was released in 1975. Instead of communicating with smart devices wirelessly, it was physically hard wired throughout the house directly into the smart devices.
OoZo4 TIL about Halloween candy buyback- a program that trades leftover candy (through local dentist's offices) for various dental items & sends the candy to the Troops
9O9m TIL: High Frequency Traders pay up to $6,000/month to get information 2 seconds before the general public
gWBy TIL If Bill Gates was a country, he would be the 37th richest country on earth.