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TIL that the world is facing a global sand crisis because sand and gravel mining greatly exceeds natural renewal rate.

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MeB4W TIL that chipmunks are generally solitary except for mating purposes and the typical population density is 6-10 chipmunks per acre.
8eXrG TIL The island of Key West, Florida declared independence from the US in 1982 to protest a border patrol checkpoint on their only exit road. Today they still have their own anthem, flag, and passports.
69YAm TIL during a soccer match in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a lightning strike killed all 11 members of the opposing team. The home team came out unharmed.
nWWld TIL Ancient Greeks Voted to Kick Politicians Out of Athens if Enough People Didn’t Like Them
8abP4 TIL middle-aged marathon runners are faster than twentysomethings. It's not clear why this is, although the older runners do train slightly more.