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TIL that in 4 billion years the Andromeda galaxy will take up much of the Earth’s night sky as it nears our galaxy for collision.

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LQ6rr TIL about FADs (fish aggregating devices), which are man-made floats or buoys tethered to the ocean floor. Fish are fascinated with and aggregate in considerable numbers around floating objects which provide a “visual stimulus in an optical void.” 1/3 of global tuna are caught using FADs.
XKyr TIL, Astronomer Harlow Shapley, confused about what to study, decided to take the first class listed in university’s catalog. Unable to pronounce “archaeology,” he skipped to the next listing “astronomy.” He went on to become one of the famous 20th century astronomers.
yY68 TIL A law was passed in Wisconsin last year to make rubber duck races legal since they were previously classified as gambling
8NK TIL you can donate rice to impoverished people just by answering questions – and learn in the process. More people should do this…
p8jee TIL Earl grey tea is named after British Prime Minister Charles Grey, who abolished slavery across the British empire and passed the great reform act.