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TIL There are naturally occurring self-sustaining nuclear fission reactors in Africa

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e0gXg TIL that in 1978, and architecture student discovered the Citigroup Center in NYC was susceptible to strong winds due to it being on stilts. Renovations to address the issue were done during a newspaper strike at night while employees were at home. This work was largely unkown unknown until 1995!
wLNRP TIL that Color-Changing Inks Can Be Printed onto Clothing to Warn the Wearer About Potential Health Issues
p8yrO TIL A tankette is a tracked armoured fighting vehicle that resembles a small tank, roughly the size of a car. It is mainly intended for light infantry support and scouting. Some were so low that the occupant had to lie prone.
a8gMZ TIL in Sept 2023 a grand jury indicted Duane Davis for the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. He allegedly planned and ordered the hit in retaliation for his late nephew, Orlando Anderson, being beaten in a casino earlier that night. He's reportedly the last surviving participant of Shakur's murder.
R7Nna TIL Beaver’s teeth are fortified with iron, which causes the orange coloring, and allows them to the “chew” wood.