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TIL the richest source of silver in the history of mankind was the Cerro Rico de Potosí in the Andes. Between the 16th and 18th century, 80% of the world's silver supply came out of this mine.

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YpQp7 TIL that at the 2008 Beijing games the Danish mixed 49er's mast broke 20 mins before the final race so they had to borrow the Croatians 49er that the Danes then used to win gold with. Afterward, the Croatians received a "Pierre de Coubertin medal" for lending there boat to the Danes.
EK1o TIL All prisoners in Norway have internet in their cells.
4kGX TIL the Weird Urge to jump off high places is actually being studied.
x6NL7 TIL about Earthquake Lights, phenomenon where before, during, or after exceptionally powerful earthquakes, lights can appear in the sky
Ooo9a TIL of the Catalonian ruler Ramon Berenguer II, who co-ruled with his twin Berenguer Ramon II. Both were sons of Ramon Berenguer I