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TIL the United States developed a “nuclear bazooka” that could launch a nuclear warhead 2-4 km

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eQpb TIL of the Baining people of Papua New Guinea, who are known as the dullest culture on Earth. They abhor the concept of play, have no stories or myths and almost no art. Their lives are exceedingly dull and mundane and centered around work.
oOV8 TIL that the U.N. has appointed an official ambassador of earth to greet ETs in case of contact
avRb TIL Bill Gates is offering $100,000 to the scientist who creates a Next Generation condom that “significantly preserves or enhances pleasure, in order to improve uptake and regular use”
VBLPB TIL of the Bolshevik Kamo, who was a master of disguise and carried out bank robberies to raise funds. After Kamo shot a spy and tore out their heart, Vladimir Lenin expressed a desire to never see Kamo ever again.
aQJ TIL that in the case of a female president, the male spouse is described as first gentleman.