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TIL that Neptune has only completed one orbit of the Sun since its discovery in 1846.

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97k6 TIL of Horseshoe Theory - A poli sci theory that asserts the extreme left and extreme right are closely related, creating a horseshoe-shaped, rather than linear political spectrum.
16obD TIL When Al Capone reached prison he was diagnosed with neurosyphilis, and eventually paroled early based on his reduced mental capabilities.
X5X TIL Submarine missiles never actually get wet, they travel in a bubble of nitrogen on the way to the surface.
YkvB TIL Japan cannot declare war, as it is against their constitution. They are also not allowed to maintain armed forces with war potential.
BQXW TIL pro poker player Tom Dwan started playing online poker with the $50 his dad gave him for his birthday and earned over $5,000,000 by the next 3 4 years.