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TIL that the company that makes Atrazine, a vastly used herbicide that has been linked to breast cancer; also manufacturers the drug that is a treatment for breast cancer.

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nWeno TIL that Ted Fujita of tornado scale fame lived in a city slated to be atomic bombed. Nagasaki was chosen instead, and Fujita's research on the effects of the bombs helped him to understand downbursts and microbursts.
8aVxV TIL that the most prolific actor of all time is Eric Roberts, with 604 film/TV roles and counting. He is the elder brother of Julia Roberts and father of Emma Roberts.
Y7OEW TIL Dingos are technically not native to Australia but were introduced by humans some 5000 years ago
neJOo TIL of the Great Green Wall of Africa (or the Great Green Wall of the Sahara and the Sahel) being planted to combat the expansion of the Sahara Desert. Originally proposed in 1954 it is approximately 15% completed and will span 8,000 km across all of the African continent.
ANZWB TIL Ancient mummified forests in Canada's Quttinirpaaq National Park were discovered in 2010. Located at the northern tip of Canada in the arctic on an island only a little smaller than Great Britain, this park is accessible by ship from $13,300 USD