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TIL Iggy Azalea came up with her stage name using the porn star formula. Iggy being her dog’s name, and azalea being the street she grew up on.

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EgD6V TIL DreamWorks hired 120 former NASA scientists to help them develop technology for films such as “Home,” “Rise of the Guardians,” “Kung Fu Panda 2,” and “How To Train Your Dragon 2.”
rRW0 TIL That The Chinese Have A Space Station. What Is Wrong With Our Media That This Has Never Been A Story?
epMRE TIL that as of 2022, Mississippi, with a population of approximately 2.94 million, has the highest incarceration rate among U.S. states, with about 0.86% of its residents incarcerated. In contrast, Massachusetts, with a population of around 6.98 million, has the lowest rate, with about about 0.12%.
DQndg TIL that a team of researchers in New Zealand discovered a fossil of the largest ever species of penguin. Based on the size and density of the bones, it's estimated that it would have weighed 154 kgs or 340 lbs
kJgYW TIL Lumbar hyperlordosis (also known as anterior pelvic tilt) has a noticeable impact on the height of individuals with this medical issue, a height loss of 0.5–2.5 inches (1.27–6.35 centimeters) is common.