Post * 5YWXD — Curious Curator

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TIL of the Giant Impact hypothesis, where a Mars-sized planet, Theia, is theorized to have collided with Earth 4.5 billion years ago. The debris from both planets eventually coalesced to form the Moon.

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5Yrrn TIL scientists say that parents shouldn’t discourage their kids from eating boogers based on findings that snot consumption is good for overall health: snot contains a rich reservoir of good bacteria, and eating it can strengthen the body’s immune system & prevent bacteria from sticking to teeth

grao8 TIL the first vehicle that went to the Louvre Museum was a '1970 Range Rover' - Because of the unique look given it by Charles Spencer king, it is considered as a valuable work of art and is displayed at the Louvre Museum in France.

DOxJ TIL that the Cracker Barrel restaurant chain practiced segregation until 2004, when the U.S. Justice Department forced them to stop.

dZ58 TIL the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 essentially repeals the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878 by authorizing the U.S. military to perform law enforcement functions on American soil and makes it very easy for the government to suspend Habeas Corpus - AKA declare martial law.

oBGdY TIL in order to film on the island featured in 'Cast Away', the location manager Mary Morgan had to meet with the chieftains several times, perform ceremonial prayers, give and receive ceremonial gifts, and get permission from the chiefs and their 80 family members.