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TIL that it’s possible to grow edible radishes, peas, rye, and tomatoes from soil that is similar to dirt found on Mars.

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gDZ9 TIL that it would take 76 work days for the average person to read the all privacy policies they agree to in a year.
oBYmr TIL that a heavily-promoted 1979 American sitcom about black congressman did not air due to opposition from the Black Congressional Caucus, who feared that airing "Mr. Dugan" would be "disastrous, showing a (black) congressman who was a silly, incompetent man ruled by his staff"
Mgg7 TIL that during Prohibition, the US government killed over 10,000 citizens when it deliberately poisoned industrial grain alcohols to deter drinking.
oR5oE TIL, the chainsaw was originally invented for use in childbirth, specifically for a procedure called symphysiotomy, which involved widening the pelvis to facilitate delivery
xLp7 TIL during 1946 nuclear weapon tests in the Pacific, animals were put on ships in the blast area. Goat #119, behind plate armour inside a gun turret, died from the radiation in 4 days. Goat #53, out on deck, died in 2. Pig #311 was found swimming around and was brought back to the zoo in Washington.