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TIL there is clear evidence that one of the largest volanic eruptions in human history took place in the mid-15th century, but scientists still have no idea where it happened

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R5Rj4 TIL about the female Pharaoh Hatshepsut. The daughter of Thutmose I and his first wife, she married her half-brother, Thutmose II, and was his first wife. When Thutmose II died, she became regent for the baby Thutmose III, her husband's heir by another wife. She ruled 22 years until her death.
N7oQ1 TIL after seeing how good the costume was for Ludwig van Beethoven in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, Fashion historian Hilary Davidson created the 'Bill & Ted test' as a benchmark by which to judge other Regency movies by.
e01Ek TIL that the Portuguese Man o' War is not an animal: it's Seven animals working together as a single unit
m10ao TIL that twin popsicles were created during the great depression so that two children can each enjoy a popsicle for a nickle.
NxE8 TIL A California Hospital Charges $223,000 For Joint Replacement Surgery That Costs $5,300 in Oklahoma