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TIL while the iPad was released after the iPhone, its development actually began before the iPhone's.

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J9l8 TIL that Japanese tourists often find Paris so disappointing that they get physically sick. It’s called the Paris Syndrome.
vjar TIL Thomas Silverstein holds the world record for being isolated from the rest of the world. He has been in solitary confinement since 1983 and is still going.
e0K6D TIL Manta rays have the largest brains of any fish — with specially developed areas for learning, problem-solving, and communicating; they might even recognize themselves in mirrors, a sign of self-awareness
89Qa TIL the History Channel Aliens guy used to be a bodybuilding promoter.
b9Ra9 TIL: The Rank of Admiral of the Navy is the highest possible rank in the United States Navy. The rank is equated to that of a six-star admiral and is one of the two highest possible military ranks in the United States Armed Forces. It has only been awarded once, to George Dewey in March 24, 1903.