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TIL that Nobel prize winner James Watson, co-discoverer of the DNA double helix structure, invested in Facebook early and is now a multi-billionaire worth $20,000,000,000 US dollars.

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MeJr0 TIL as part of military training recruits are sprayed with pepper spray and then required to engage in combat. This is to familiarize them with the sensation and allow them to handle a real life situation
gAa7 TIL France produces 75% of their electricity with nuclear power. US produces 60% more than France, but it accounts for only 19% of US electricity production.
9wWAp TIL the Big Mac was invented in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
rpbx TIL that Pumpernickel means “devil’s fart”. Originating in Germany, the bread was called that due to the digestive problems that many people experienced from eating it.
ANkvx TIL Mountain Gorillas almost never drink water. They get their hydration from from their plant diet and morning dew. Despite living in rainforests, they also tend to dislike rain and try to not get wet when crossing a stream. They have never been observed drinking water in the wild before 2013