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TIL that a 2017 study about fitness trackers found higher rates of error when the trackers were used by people with darker skin tones.

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0dGPL TIL that Vanguard 1, an early US satellite, was the first practical use for solar panels. Leading us to all the solar power we utilize today.
ADrn4 TIL That a grilled cheese with toppings besides cheese is considered a melt, not a grilled cheese sandwich
rNede TIL about “English as She is Spoke”, a Portuguese-English translation guide, written by an author that had no grasp of English. He used a Portuguese-French and then a French-English guide for help instead. The resulting book was read by both Mark Twain and Abraham Lincoln to have a good laugh.
KO7w9 TIL in the 18th century rich people would keep ornamental hermits on their estate as a status symbol. They would be fed and cared for by the estate owner, almost like a pet.
b6ejQ TIL that Super Bowl halftime shows were typically boring until the sketch comedy show 'In Living Color' aired a live special opposite of the Super Bowl XXVI halftime show in 1992. The special drew over 20 million views. The next year the NFL booked Michael Jackson for the halftime show.