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TIL that there are 20 planets with a rating of 80+ habitat conditions, meaning that we can colonize said planets.

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5YMWD TIL that tannin is an organic compound found in tea (especially black) and wine, That can make you feel nauseous if consumed on empty stomach.
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78VVZ TIL the Métis language Michif combines the verbs from Cree and nouns from French (altered a bit). It is spoken in the Canadian prairies and the language is being revived.