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7vjr TIL that ‘Star Trek’ TV episodes are unusual in that syndication prices rose over time, instead of declining like most reruns, because fans watched each episode dozens of times. Their enormous popularity led to the revival of the franchise after the series’ cancellation after three seasons.
W7e7A TIL Golden Retrievers originated from Scotland
VMO5Q TIL that a French family had a roof leak in 2011. Upon inspection, the culprit turned out to be a 4.5 billion year old meteorite that had smashed through their roof tile. the family's name? Commette.
4vjN TIL Freddie Mercury adored cats, adopting most of his from rescue shelters. He gave them gourmet meals, Christmas stockings and talked to them over the phone when on tour.
ne6VY TIL 1956 USA passed the „Refrigerator Safety Act“. Early refrigerators would only open from the outside and trapped/suffocated children. Magnetic strips were used on fridge doors to create an air-proof seal, but would open from the inside with a light push. Even tests with children were conducted.