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TIL there are more trees on our planet than stars in the Milky Way

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oxo TIL ZZ Top album “Eliminator” was certified diamond by the RIAA while never having a #1 single
jN8QR TIL the term "Native American" is falling out of favor amongst indigenous Americans, in favor of indigenous Americans, American Indian, or the name of their own tribe.
gDBb TIL of guard llamas. Guard llamas are used in the protection of livestock like sheep and goats. They may make an alarm call that sound like a rusty hinge, or herd their charges into a tight group. They have been know to kill coyotes and other predators.
gkRX TIL the CIA released reports in 2007 detailing how it partnered with the Mafia to assassinate Castro
kdWg TIL despite the infamous history of the Vietnam War, Vietnam today is one of the most pro-American countries in Asia, with 71% of Vietnamese people viewing the U.S. favorably