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TIL there are 5 recognised Dwarf Planets in our system, one of which is Pluto. Another is Haumea, which is shaped like a giant egg.

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aLQZ TIL In the US, the right to refuse to pledge allegiance to the flag was won in the Supreme Court by Jehovah’s Witnesses
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