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TIL at a Japanese University ceremony, graduates remotely operated robots that accepted certificates of graduation. Each student robot was dressed in a real cloth graduation gown & topped with a real mortarboard over the screen "head".

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GYxrG TIL the Bull Arab originates from Australia and is commonly called the Australian Pig Dog since they were originally developed to hunt and hold pigs pinned to the ground by the ear. Currently, its breed status is not recognized as a breed by any major kennel club.
e0Jbg TIL Tom Brady was drafted by the Expos right out of high school. The Expo's General Manager claimed he had the potential to be "one of the greatest catchers ever."
8anmZ TIL that the game "50 Cent: Blood in the Sand" had a helicopter mission added to it late in the development process because 50 Cent's son asked for helicopters to be in the game
GRnN TIL because their digestive systems are so slow, sloths can starve on a full stomach.
696Pl TIL over the past 30 years, selective breeding has improved the flavor of Brussels sprouts, resulting in less bitter tasting varieties. Brussels sprouts really did taste different back in the day.