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TIL that some tiny worms sent up to space survived the Columbia space shuttle disaster

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GYrB5 TIL that the word "underdog" comes from the 19th century term for the losing dog in a dog fight
epAJb TIL about Gen'yōsha (Black Ocean Society), a secret Japanese society active in the Empire of Japan founded by many ex-samurai to fight the newly formed Meiji government.
4kbx6 TIL that it is illegal to mispronounce Joliet, IL
YpEbr TIL James "Scotty" Doohan was badly wounded during WWII losing fingers on one hand. To hide this Star Trek used a hand double but his injury can be seen when he carries Tribbles in the famous episode.
EgEwx TIL That English band Black lace missed out on two worldwide hits after their versions were beaten to release by other bands. The Birdie song and Cotton eye Joe respectively.