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TIL that astronomers and geologists have discovered evidence that Mars once experienced massive tsunamis, some of which had waves over 400-feet-tall.

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QJDnL TIL That California’s Disneyland and Florida’s Disneyworld have a chronic issue of people spreading the ashes of their loved ones on rides. It happens at least once a month, and rides have to be shut so they can be cleaned.
a8d4A TIL that Dasani had a refresh in 2024 and no longer has salt as an ingredient
BOEL TIL in a private cemetery in small-town Arkansas, a woman single-handedly buried and gave funerals to more than 40 gay men during the height of the AIDS epidemic, when their families wouldn’t claim them.
Bg64e TIL that in 1983, scientists created a machine that temporarily allowed people to see new colors outside of the regular color space.
9wdeX TIL the United States travel advisory for Americans going to Somalia include: “have a designated family member for hostage negotiations” and "draft a will."