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TIL Fossil remains of an extinct colossus penguin was nearly 7 feet tall and weighed 250 pounds, unearthed in Antarctica

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vPKyR TIL about Ghost Bikes, bicycles painted all white, are used as memorial markers of where cyclist fatalities occur
ENw7 TIL that seven states in the US ban atheists from holding public office. Which is unconstitutional, but still on the books.
VBGD TIL Ernest Hemingway along with his father, brother, sister, and granddaughter all committed suicide.
epKon TIL British colonialism caused approximately 165 million deaths in India in 200 years while stealing atleast 45 trillion dollars of wealth.
xVeNg TIL that MLB umpires are required by rule to wear only black underwear in the event that they split their pants.