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TIL that Canada is the only non-European member of the European Space Agency.

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Z8r6Y TIL that in the ancient Greek city of Sybaris, the first version of a patent law gave a cook that created a new and unique dish for a year the exclusive rights to it
d8OPQ TIL David “Gypsy” Chain, a 24 year old environmental activist who protested against logging of redwood trees. He was killed by a falling tree intentionally chopped down by a logger. Despite evidence of the logger threatening to kill the protestors, the district attorney didn’t press any charges.
W7d0B TIL that Edgar Allan Poe became a writer after a failed military career. He enlisted in the US Army in 1827. He failed as a cadet at West Point, and declared his intention to become a writer. His first works (a collection of poems) were written while in the Army
yQJvw TIL Tom, from Tom & Jerry was actually called Jasper in the shows debut.. his name as Tom, or Thomas, was solidified i the next episode "The midnight snack". Additionally Jerry was called Jinx in the first episode.
9wDd6 TIL Franklin Delano Roosevelt's wife had the maiden name of... Roosevelt. They were cousins.