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TIL that in 1991 Spacewatch discovered an artificial body near earth that is now listed on the NASA Astrophysics data system as a possible alien probe that was observed in the vicinity of our planet. Its orbit will bring it back to earth in 2016.

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4kNxa TIL about Areca Nut (Betel Nut) - a widely consumed psychoactive substance in Southeast Asia and parts of the Pacific, with severe health risks affecting millions of people worldwide, and ongoing efforts to combat its addictive properties.
Z8mWR TIL When you are full after a meal, you may feel like there is still space for dessert because sweet foods stimulate a reflex which expands the stomach
JYDwm TIL there is a zone in France that has been restricted for 100 years because of events that took place during World War I.
P7Xn TIL there’s a ‘spider-tailed’ viper thats tail mimics the appearance and movement of a spider in order to lure prey.
69WgW TIL about John Smeaton, a former baggage handler at Glasgow Airport. He helped thwart the 2007 Glasgow Airport attack by kicking one of the attackers in the groin. He was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal for his actions.