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TIL: The Ancient Egyptian civilisation existed for longer than the Western one has existed so far, and had run its course before the West was even born.

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8aDEL TIL that Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas in the ground. It can build up in basements and crawl spaces, increasing the chances of lung cancer when breathed in because of the radiation.
49aN TIL that the Apple logo contains an apple with a single bite, because a small version of the logo would be indistinguishable from a cherry.
nW6po TIL That most currency is contaminated by illicit drugs (mostly cocaine).
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