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TIL After averaging the light from 200K galaxies, researchers have determined the colour of the universe is a pale turquoise green.

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grgWD TIL the US military uses jet fuel (JP-8) not only in planes, but in ground vehicles like tanks aswell
PYQme TIL Pierre Joubert (1701-1814), age 113, was believed to have been the oldest person who ever lived. It was later discovered Pierre died in 1766 at age 65 and his son by the same name died in 1814, causing the confusion
omno TIL While filming The Breakfast Club, Judd Nelson (Bender) would stay in character off camera, and would torment the other cast members, particularly Claire.
YdeZ TIL that we can drink alcohol because of a gene which most likely helped human ancestors make the most out of rotting, fermented fruit that fell onto the forest floor.
a8b9 TIL: A series of hieroglyphics exists on Easter Island which remain untranslated