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TIL that there is no “garbage island” made up of floating plastic in the ocean. While there are particles of micro plastic, the island(s) as such is an urban myth.

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MQ4K TIL All humans are born “premature” because their large brains wouldn’t have fit through the birth canal
epwbn TIL the longest natural arch in the world was virtually unknown outside of China until it was discovered in 2009 using Google Earth. Named the Fairy Bridge, the span is ~400’ (122m) long and accessed by a 3-hour rafting trip down the Buliu River.
YAnr TIL I learned of Neil Tillotson, the inventor of latex gloves and balloons. He was also the first voter in every American presidential primary and presidential election from 1960-2000.
5YWDB TIL that chick fil a has 12 locations that serve more than chicken, including BURGERS.
RdN7 TIL the farthest distance into space humans have traveled was reached during the Apollo 13 emergency.