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TIL Canada is planning to increase its population from 35 million to 100 million by 2100

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JYAJB TIL according to a new 3D model of the Milky Way, our galaxy is warped and shaped like the popular brand of potato chip. “I’d say that it is shaped like a Pringle” said Radek Poleski, an astronomer at Ohio State University who helped to create the new map.
8RL8 TIL that if Wayne Gretzky never scored a goal in his entire NHL career, he would still be the all-time points leader.
jMAX TIL the chlorine “smell” in pools is due to the chemical’s reaction with impurities…like poop….
rRbyo TIL about Akrotiri, an ancient city on the Greek island of Santorini. The city was buried under falling ash 3600 years ago after a massive volcanic explosion and is now the most commonly cited origin of the legend of Atlantis. Unlike the legend, Akrotiri was evacuated with little to no loss of life.
LMDr TIL James Doohan (Star Trek’s Scotty) saved a fan from suicide. After receiving a suicide note, he convinced her to attend his next convention appearance. Later he discovered his encouragement had not only saved her life, but also inspired her to go back to school and become an electronics engineer.