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TIL 1/3 of all internet traffic from the U.S. to Asia passes through a single skyscraper in Downtown Los Angeles, where 260 ISPs lease space for interconnected networks.

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9YO0D TIL of oncolytic viruses, viruses that are genetically modified to target and kill cancer cells
ADGPn TIL In 1963 there were only 417 bald eagles breeding pairs in the 48 states. They had been ravaged by the effects of the insecticide DDT. Today there are 72,000 individuals in the lower 48 states, and 143,000 including Alaska. They are the ultimate Endangered Species Act success story.
VBJR8 TIL about Janessa Brazil, thought to be the most impersonated person in the world whose images have been used to catfish men countless number of times
R7E88 TIL that comfort noise is artificially created noise used in online phone calls to fill the artificial silence. It is used to give the user the feeling that someone is still on the line.
9wZ6D TIL Researchers found that cows produced 3 percent more milk when they were played slow music, like Beethoven’s ‘Pastoral Symphony as opposed to more upbeat tunes.