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TIL in the first Futurama episode “Space Pilot 3000”, Nibbler’s shadow can be seen when Fry falls into the cryonic tube.

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xgWg TIL a 16yo British was found dead, surrounded by 42 cans of aerosol body spray. He would apparently spray himself down daily to avoid showering and died from inhaling large amounts of the butane propellant in the product.
OoRE7 TIL of "interpersonal synchronization" - the feeling of when you "click" with someone. Studies show people's brain waves sync in wavelengths called the alpha–mu band, or what scientists call brain-to-brain coupling, and mirror each other neurologically in terms of what they are focusing on.
wvQ6 TIL medieval armour was surprisingly flexible and lightweight.
a87OL TIL James West in 1962 invented the transducer microphone. His invention accounts for 90% of all microphones sold today. He also had over 250 patents to his name.
AJAd TIL if you make $16/hr in 2015, you’ll make more than the Prime Minister of India