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TIL about Srivijaya, a lost 14th century city that ruled Indonesia and much of Southeast Asia for over 600 years but which disappeared without a trace. Its location was recently uncovered when fisherman on the River Musi discovered golden artefacts from the city caught in their nets. (history.co.uk)
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TIL Newark, NJ was founded in 1666 by disgruntled Puritans from Connecticut. Wishing to start a theocracy, they named their settlement New Ark believing they were creating a new ark of the covenant. New Ark remained a Puritan theocracy until 1746 when Episcopalian missionaries built a church. (en.wikipedia.org)
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TIL of Adnan Khashoggi, a successful Saudi businessman who, among other business, would bring together US arms companies and the Saudi Government, and make a commission on deals. He became so rich he had a fleet of private jets and his lavish lifestyle cost $250,000 a day just to maintain. (en.wikipedia.org)
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TIL in July of 2021 a British plane spotter noticed sparks coming off an F-15E Strike Eagle's engine after it took off from RAF Lakenheath. He called the base's switchboard to alert the base and the plane returned safely. The pilot publicly thanked him and gave him his insignia patch. (airforcemag.com)
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TIL the full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit, and is listed in Guinness World Records as the world's longest place name. (into-asia.com)
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TIL that The Maze, Utah ranks as the one of riskiest hike in the world. It is the least accessible district of Canyonlands. It's a difficult place to navigate, with lots of side canyons and dead ends from the main trail. Food and water are scarce, and could take rescuers three days to reach. (backpacker.com)
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TIL Mount Hua is a mountain located near the city of Huayin in Shaanxi Province of China. It is the one of the Five Great Mountains of China and has a long history of religious significance. The route up the mountain has been called one of the most dangerous hikes in the world. (en.wikipedia.org)
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