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TIL The International database on longevity keeps data on deaths at age 105+, and currently contains records on 18,959 individuals from 13 participating countries. They have held supercentenarian research seminars on people living over age 110 since 2000

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8b9K TIL that the Nazis forged British pounds at a total value of £134,610,810. The notes are considered to be among the most perfect counterfeits ever produced, being almost impossible to distinguish from the real currency.
OGVLg TIL it's estimated that more than 99 percent of the earth's gold is in its core, enough to cover the entire land surface of the planet to a depth of half a meter.
kO0RB TIL it took Pixar almost 3 years of research to perfect Merida’s curly hair for their 2012 film Brave. They spent two months working on a scene where Merida removes her hood and the full volume of her hair is finally revealed.
ep4Zn TIL: That many events in the life of Krusty The Clown parallel those of comedian Jerry Lewis, including his Jewish background, addiction to Percodan, hosting of telethons and appearance in an adaptation of The Jazz Singer.
rVry TIL Norway has mandatory conscription for all males and females for one year.