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TIL That the Girl Who Falsely Accused the Duke Lacrosse Players of Rape is in Jail for Murder.

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XEdKX TIL that researchers have found a meteorite that is older then earth in Algeria; and is our only evidence of a protoplanet that existed before earth
46ww TIL evidence shows that the space shuttle Challenger’s crew survived the explosion and could have been conscious until the crew cabin hit the ocean. 4 of 5 recovered crew air packs had been activated and pilot switches that could only have been moved manually by a person were moved.
jxVR TIL that the fastest road in USA is in Austin, Texas. It has a speed limit of 85 mph.
4kpJw TIL that Duracell was the first battery company to use a pink bunny mascot, until the Trademark lapsed and Energizer filed for it in 1988
KjnR TIL a high school in Allen, TX built a $60 million football stadium that was forced to close after 18 months due to “construction failures” and “deficient design.” It reopened over a year later and the Allen Eagles have yet to lose a game in their new stadium.