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TIL that the second star in the big dipper constellation is a double star visible to the naked eye

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wo0P1 TIL that most tap water when left out for a day will increase in pH approx. 1 unit (turns more basic) as dissolved CO2 degasses
oN0L TIL That homosexuality in China was considered a “normal fact of life” and the appearance of homophobia is attributed to influence of Christianity and Islam.
dD859 TIL Peppermint is a natural hybrid between spearmint and water mint.
v4RB TIL after a student was suspended for wearing one of their tees, the band Korn gave away hundreds of their shirts to a Michigan high school. Police actually helped hand out the tees.
QJZap TIL Mantan Moreland was almost one of the three stooges that was supposed to replace Shemp Howard after his death