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TIL the United States runs a program with lasers and lunar reflectors that measure the distance to the moon, started in 1970 - with an accuracy better than 3 centimeters since the 1990s.

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JYBe8 TIL of the bristlecone pine forests in California whose trees are the oldest living organisms on the planet. At 4800 years old, some of the pines growing there today began growing before the pyramids were built.
nGgW TIL dogs watch more TV now, thanks to high-def TVs. Old CRT TVs were too blurry for dogs to see, but modern screens allow dogs to see the images as clearly as humans
78JxX TIL The English expression "A little bird told me" originates from St. Gregory, who received divine inspiration through a dove
momo TIL Australian Phil Baker was walking on the beach while waiting to meet his son, Benji for the first time in 13 years. Phil saw a kayaker in trouble. He dove into the ocean and carried the half-conscious man to shore. The man turned out to be Benji
a8r5y TIL Cameroonian footballer Roger Milla came out of retirement and played at the 1990 FIFA World Cup after a request made by Cameroon president Paul Biya. He scored 4 goals in 1990 WC as a substitute as he started every game of the tournament on the bench.