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TIL that There are more trees on Earth than Stars in the Milky Way

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kdA7 TIL man made objects are occasionally found in solid chunks of coal
Q8La TIL that “smound” is a recently discovered percept, created from the convergence of scents and sounds in the brain. It explains why popcorn smells better in movie theater or a song can bring a rush of scent memory.
eBlL TIL that Gandhi’s great-grandson lives in Topeka, KS, is a retired heart surgeon, and was recently elected to the state house of representatives (as a Republican)
QJNvL TIL that crawfish don’t have brains. What people actually suck out their heads is a the hepatopancreas, which is similar to eating foie gras
j6jVX TIL: Roman Emperor Valentinian the Great was one of the most popular emperors due to repelling several invaders, strengthening the borders, and handled the Great Conspiracy in Roman Britain. Unfortunately he died from a stroke while angrily yelling at envoys. Scholars say he got so mad, he died.