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TIL that dark roast coffee actually has less caffeine than light roast coffee (per scoop) due to the roasting process it goes through.

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m1ZBM TIL Richard Garriott, creator of Ultima, has made two scifi movies: one filmed aboard the ISS, another at the bottom of the Mariana Trench. He also left geocaches at both places.
ANLdg TIL "Maryland, My Maryland" - the state anthem of Maryland until 2021 - is set to the tune of "O Christmas Tree." There also exist "Michigan, My Michigan," "Florida, My Florida," and "the Song of Iowa" - the current state anthem of Iowa - all set to the same tune.
nW5rr TIL about Toki Pona, a minimalist constructed language with only 120 to 139 words, designed to simplify thought and emphasize joy. It uses cute pictograms, allows for creative expression, and despite its simplicity, has thousands of speakers worldwide.
0d0oy TIL New Order's synth-pop classic 'Bizarre Love Triangle' slowly evolved over time as the band played it live, adding riffs and expanding the lyrics, until it took its final form. The song had several working titles and the official title may, or may not, have anything to do with the lyrics
D1Kvp TIL Boston Police officers cared for a stray cat named "SWAT Cat" for 3 years; when the calico cat went missing, Officer Pietroski, (15-yr veteran of BPD), worked after hours to build a "kitty condo" including a large deck & sliding glass doors. The cat returned and moved into the new home.