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TIL there’s a pit in Russia so wide and deep helicopters can’t fly over it, and it can be seen from space.

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ep7kg TIL about Rosie Ruiz. She was the "Winner" of the Boston Marathon in 1980 only to be found out that she cheated. She qualified by being a NY Marathon runner of which was found to be false as well. She was also convicted of fraud in 1982 and cocaine distribution in 1983.
Z8RdY TIL of the "Malice at the Palace", a 2004 fight between the NBA Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons as well as fans that resulted in nine players being suspended and five charged with assault, as well as five fans also facing assault charges and being banned from attending Pistons games for life
XE6Mr TIL Nikola Tesla predicted smart phones with incredible accuracy almost 100 years ago
b9vxp TIL Almost all the blood is drained from meat during slaughter, the red look steaks get (including the juice at the bottom of the package) comes from a protein called myoglobin.
VDrZ TIL shyness is an evolutionary adaptation; whereas the braver animals may find more mates and eat more food, the shyer individuals, hiding on the sidelines, might avoid attack.