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TIL that Pluto was discovered by a 23 year old farmboy with no degree in astronomy who spent a year comparing photographs of the night sky, searching for a "star" that changed positions. He would later earn his Masters degree and teach at New Mexico State

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wvjE TIL the “Stupid Motorist Law” is a law in the U.S. State of Arizona that states that any motorist who becomes stranded after driving around barricades to enter a flooded stretch of roadway may be charged for the cost of their rescue.
KOAeB TIL That when Crystal Pepsi was released, Coca-Cola released a competitor called Tab Clear, however Tab Clear was intentionally marketed poorly in order to hurt Crystal Pepsi's image by product association. The "born to die" strategy was successful and both campaigns were dead 6 months later.
6vGl TIL Pork rinds is healthier than chips and contains healthy fat found in olive oil.
E1rN0 TIL The More Gender Equality, the Fewer Women in STEM. A new study explores a strange paradox: In countries that empower women, they are less likely to choose math and science professions.
R70n6 TIL That in the opening minutes of the gulf war, a completely unarmed US electronic attack plane managed to defeat a latest generation (retired in 2014) French built Iraqi Fighter Plane by maneuvering close to the ground leading to the Iraqi plane impacting the ground trying to pursue.