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TIL About 80,000 people are in solitary confinement in the U.S. every day. The average length of stay in solitary is 7.5 years. Solitary inmates are 5x more likely to commit suicide and 95% report new mental illnesses.

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Xxp8 TIL that elephant dung is being converted into odor-free paper to benefit the elephants of Sri Lanka.
VBkZ4 TIL that the Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system, is home to over 1,500 species of fish, 4,000 species of mollusk, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers. The reef spans over 1,400 miles and can be seen from space, making it one of the largest and most diverse ecosystems on the planet.
XEvxR TIL the poison fire coral fungus is native to Asia and is responsible for a number of fatalities in Japan and Korea. Its potent mycotoxins known as trichothecenes can cause multiple organ failure if consumed and severe dermatitis if touched. This fungus can be easily confused with edible varieties.
Zvkv TIL a woman had her ex arrested through a fake cute girl facebook page conversations. Police released husband when he showed a notarized affidavit: “I am lying to this [fake profile] to gain proof that my ex-wife is trying to again tamper with my life. In no way do I have plans to harm my wife”
9MKD TIL the 1976 Olympics were a financial disaster for Montreal, as the city faced debts for 30 years after the Games had finished. It was only in December 2006 that the Olympic Stadium’s costs were finally paid in full.