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TIL on Apollo 17, the fender was accidentally torn off, exposing the crew to the risk of lunar dust damaging their equipment and suits. They then duct taped 4 lunar maps to create a makeshift fender extension, which worked well enough to allow them to continue their mission.

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94wD TIL the adorable old couple doing the Swiffer commercials is real, are both in their 90’s, and although they are obviously acting for the cameras, they are educated retired folks grasping an opportunity to remain active on the market.
BgOEW TIL that cats get named “mittens”or “boots” or “socks” so often because of white fur on their paws (hey, they look like mittens, boots, or socks). It was right there in front of me my whole life. It just suddenly entered my brain as I was talking to my daughter about “Mittens” rhymes with kittens…
VMgEp TIL sailors aboard submarines work 6 hour shifts so that it is easier for them to give their undivided attention to the equipment they operate during a shorter shift. The military also switched submarines from an 18-hour work day to a traditional 24-hour one, improving morale significantly.
BePr TIL a 7-year-old girl recognized herself on a milk carton as a missing kid. She might never have been rescued, except her abductor bought the carton and cut out the image, giving it to her to save. A friend saw it and she was reunited with her father.
wPZ8 TIL that people in England previously called football, soccer.