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TIL anyone with internet access can help scientists classify the shape of galaxies imaged by Hubble in a citizen scientist project.

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6n9W TIL the name “Ten Gallon Hat” doesn’t refer to the volume the hat holds. It is derived from the Spanish word galón (braid), ten indicating the number of braids used as a hat band.
6pP8 TIL Ron Goldman’s family won OJ Simpson’s MVP trophy in a civil suit and melted it down to make angel pins for people who donated to non-profits that helped battered women.
kOVMg TIL a devout Christian requested a refund for the game "Bioshock Infinite" because of an early scene where the player's character is baptized and it can't be skipped.
epEln TIL about the “Behavioral Sink” - a term invented by John B. Calhoun to describe a collapse in behavior that can result from overpopulation
Zp5VR TIL that older termites are used as suicide bombers.