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TIL that Peter Capaldi and Craig Ferguson were in a punk band together

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W7M1X TIL There existed a Roman Emperor whose face appears on just 2 ancient coins and we otherwise know absolutely nothing about
gr5NX TIL Helium was detected on the sun before it was detected on Earth. That's why it was named for Helios, the Greek god of the sun.
yQjyX TIL that George Washington is the second richest American president in history, worth 580 million when adjusted for inflation.
dDlMd TIL there Greek Island of Kinaros with only two residents. Kyra Rinio, an 80 year-old woman and her dog, Shiva.
lor8a TIL In the 20th century India lost more than 95% of its vulture population. The deaths are due to a medication for cows that is poisonous to the birds. The loss of vultures had increased the spread of disease and vermin populations. Also Parsi sky burials have had to be cancelled.