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TIL that Sobhuza II was not only the longest verifiable reign in history, but also had more than 1000 grandchildren at the time of his death earning him the name of the "Bull of Swazi".

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7DwL TIL scientists attached stilts to the legs of ants to prove that ants return to their nests by counting their steps. The ants with stilts overshot their nest by roughly 50% due to the new length of their steps.
xVXwD TIL that the Hubble Telescope can read newspaper print from 1 mile away.
BrQJL TIL of Dorthy and Herbert Vogel, a teacher and postal worker who donated their 5,000 piece art collection, worth millions, to the National Galley for the public to enjoy for free. In 2008, 2,500 pieces were distributed to all 50 states with each state receiving 50 pieces from the collection.
EGVp TIL the Kapauku people of Papua think it is bad luck to work two consecutive days. The !Kung Bushmen work just two-and-a-half days per week, rarely more than six hours per day.
j7rX TIL A study found that because 75% of students had to work while going to college only part time, over 75% were unable to finish even after 8 years. Only 6.1% of working part time students graduated within 4 years, and only 25% graduate within 8.