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TIL coming back from the moon, Apollo astronauts had to go through customs and declare moon rock as cargo.

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a8JmM TIL Andrew Carnegie became one of the richest Americans in history before donating most of his wealth to charity. However, at his childhood job in the mid-1800s, he earned only $1.20 for 72 working hours. In 2023 dollars, Carnegie earned around $46 per week or 63 cents/hour.
G4RJ TIL of a Russian cult that worships the character Gadget from 80’s cartoon Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers
JOpl TIL in 1914, Mexico arrested nine U.S. sailors in Verecuz for trespassing. The U.S. demanded the release of the sailors, an apology, and a 21 gun salute. Mexico released the sailors and issued an apology, did not give the 21 gun salute. The U.S. responded by invading and occupying the city.
BrD9x TIL in 2009 Roto-Rooter released "Chilling Tales From The Porcelain Seat" - a compilation book of various unusual occurences encountered by their plumbers on the job.
D1Vbr TIL Saudi Arabia's special needs football team won the World Cup four times in a row