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TIL NASA is proposing to cool the Yellowstone super volcano by drilling down 10km into the super volcano and pumping in water at a high pressure. They then plan to use the extracted heat as a resource for power.

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QJ47E TIL about Nai Khanomtom, a Thai legend that was captured by the Burmese invading army. He fought and beat 10 people in a row without breaks to show the invading king how Muay Thai compared to Burmese boxing. The king set him free and offered him riches or two beautiful wives. He chose the wives.
O1xe TIL Ancient Babylonians had a sophisticated understanding of astronomy and were even able to track planets such as Jupiter with mathematical precision.
4bKb TIL that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 2014 decision that police officers may conduct traffic stops even if they have not personally observed a traffic violation.
lo41A TIL “90 Day Fiance's” Stephanie Matto made over $90,000 Selling Farts in a Jar
WNZ4 TIL A 16 year-old girl raped a 12 year-old boy, got pregnant, and then the Kansas Supreme Court found the boy liable for child support