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TIL Buzz Aldrin invented a way for a space station to perpetually switch orbits between Earth and Mars, dubbed the “Aldrin Mars Cycler”. It would greatly reduce costs of Mars colonization efforts if implemented.

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LW4Q TIL there is a modern Australian interpretation of Macbeth where the title character is a high ranking gang member in Melbourne’s underworld who tries to kill his crime boss. The prophetic vision shown to Macbeth by the three witches is depicted as a drug induced trip at a night club.
7Ayr TIL Robin Williams voiced The Genie in “Aladdin” for $75,000. He agreed to the job provided that his name or image not be used for marketing, and his (supporting) character not take more than 25% of space on advertising artwork. Disney went back on both promises to ensure box office success.
vKn4 TIL Roger Williams was a minister who was in favor of religious freedom, separation of church and state, was against slavery, and wanted fair dealings with Native Americans. All in the 1600’s
MLgA TIL 62,162 Americans were forcibly sterilized between 1907 and 1963 under eugenic legislation in the United States
wL7XJ Today i learned that you can use 3 fingers to measure the most comfortable width of your mouth. Chefs use it for burgers