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TIL that Comet West (aka “The Great Comet”) may not return for at least another 6.5 million years, according to estimates.

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W7jyL TIL that Paraguay has been an independent country since 1811, over 200 years ago.
KOLQQ TIL the 2002 Canadian cartoon 'RoboRoach' (which followed the story of a cyborg cockroach) was inspired by the true story of cyborg cockroaches created by scientists at the University of Tokyo
d8krj TIL Bride Jeni Stepien was walked down the aisle by the man who got her father's donated heart. Arthur Thomas got Michael Stepien's heart & the families kept in touch. When Arthur walked Jeni down the aisle, he suggested that she grip his wrist to feel the pulse from her father's heart.
oARR TIL researchers are trying to get 2 gorillas who can use sign language to mate in the hope they’ll teach their offspring sign language too.
6EpmZ TIL - Hermit crabs swap their shells