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Chernobyl

In 1986, a nuclear reactor melted down in Ukraine. Through a series of unfortunate malfunctions, the fourth reactor in Chernobyl exploded due to using unstable coolant. Nearly 50 people died from the radiation immediately, and an estimated 134 individuals still suffer from the effects of radiation.

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The More You Know

  • More than 800 languages are spoken in Papua New Guinea.
  • Dr. Seuss wrote Green Eggs and Ham as part of a bet.
  • The world's most densely populated island is the size of two soccer fields.
  • Shakespeare's plays feature the word "love" about 10 times more than the word "hate."
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