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TIL 60 individuals were killed while running for political office in the 2024 Mexican General and Local elections - Mexican President Obrador claimed only 6 were assasinated

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OGEpg TIL that Scientists in India have made a breakthrough with the Aditya-L1 solar observation mission, using the Velc instrument to estimate the start of coronal mass ejections. This discovery enhances space weather prediction, crucial for protecting power grids and satellites. The mission provides con
D1lbJ TIL that at birth babies eyes aren't developed enough to perceive colour or depth, it usually takes about 6 months for their vision to reach adult levels.
nWXGr TIL the world’s nuclear powers conducted more than 500 atmospheric tests before moving them underground to try to limit the spread of radioactivity
V6kZ TIL A man driving a Tesla Model S walked away from an accident after becoming airborne at 110mph and crashing through an electric fence, an 8 foot tall concrete wall, and then hitting a tree.