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TIL the plural of “sphinx” is “sphinges”

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rRLg4 TIL about Alternative 3 - fake British documentary about plans to make the Moon & Mars habitable in the event of an environmental catastrophe on Earth. Its broadcast date of June 20 1977, delayed from April 1, meant it was taken seriously by some, making its way in to conspiracy theory subculture.
Y7BGd TIL Jurassic Park author Michael Crichton was taller than Michael Jordan.
v1roB TIL that if a service dog approaches you without their person, you should follow them as their person is likely in danger and in need of help
6kpW TIL that the Lone Star Tick of the Eastern United States can give people a meat allergy
VBWmZ TIL half of Led Zeppelin played on Donovan's Sunshine Superman