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TIL the apple pie wasn't invented in America

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rRY8M TIL When the Mars 'Spirit' Rover needed a reboot, scientists arranged for the rover to awake to "Where Is My Mind?" by the Pixies, in honor of its new software.
vPEVD TIL that planthoppers are the first animals found to possess a biological form of mechanical gears, used for precise jumping. Found only in nymphs, these interlocking gears synchronize their hind legs, allowing for straight jumps at an acceleration of nearly 400g in two milliseconds.
BrkNW TIL comedian Katt Williams was sued in 2012 by fans for "non-performance." He performed a long-winded rant for roughly ten minutes, challenged an audience member to a fight, and angered fans paying upwards of $94.
x6pl1 TIL Josh Allen, Quarterback for the Buffalo Bills NFL team, maintained a 3.8 GPA in high school while playing on three of his school’s varsity sports teams.
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