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The world’s tallest living tree is a redwood in California which is 116 metres tall. It’s named Hyperion, ‘he that walks on high’, after one of the Greek Titans.

The toxic chemicals are thought to be contaminating the drinking water of over 200 million Americans. https://t.co/FHizLuiI6m

Is it really that bad for you? The video answers question as well as explains what is truly the worst thing about sugar. https://t.co/NJ1i4vb2W2

He hopes to build a legacy. https://t.co/Jds9mqj249

Farthest backflip between two horizontal bars: 6 m (19 ft 68 in) by ashwatson92 🇬🇧 #gymnastics #backflip #RecordsDay #officiallyamazing #guinnessworldrecords

When is the last time you talked to a stranger? While you may have been told not to talk to people you didn't know as a kid — humans actually thrive on connecting with other people! So instead of avoiding those (probably nice!) people you haven't been able to fully know, you see every opportunity as a chance to make a new interaction! From your asking your coffee barista about their day to listening to the small bits of information about your coworker's life — you have the power to make the community stronger, says author Julie Lythcott-Haims (jlythcotthaims). "It’s good for you, it’s good for them, and it’s good for all of us." Want to learn more about building healthy relationships? Visit the link in our bio to read the full article about how to connect more with others. ⁠ ⁠ PS — What's your favorite way to get people chatting? Give us your best opening line below!

Judge Judy earns $47 MILLION a year for taping 'Judge Judy.' In an interview she said that every 3 years she would present her salary request to the CBS TV Distribution President. Once, when he gave her a counter offer in an envelope, she refused to open it saying "This isn't a negotiation."

In 1820, three men died in an avalanche in the Alps and fell into a glacier. Having studied the speed of the glacier, it was predicted by a geologist that their remains would emerge at the bottom in forty years time. They were found intact in 1861.

These batteries are made from nuclear waste and could last thousands of years. https://t.co/sQqkICf9Zl

TIL the Hawaiian Pizza was created by a Canadian who immigrated there from Greece

When you show up to the 10 year reunion: Wow your ears look so different!

The observation could help crack the mystery of matter-antimatter asymmetry. https://t.co/YeiXLSFbcy

Word of the day: NULLIBIQUITOUS – existing nowhere.

100 Year difference in athletic ability

TIL: In Japan train conductors, drivers and station staff use a system called "Pointing-and-Calling". Each step in a given task is reinforced physically and audibly to ensure the step is both complete and accurate. This has reduced workplace errors by up to 85 percent.