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TIL that 32 different primates have been launched into space for science/exploration purposes. The first one was Albert (rhesus macaque) who didn't survive the trip.

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x6jN5 TIL that airplane cabin pressures at cruising altitudes are around 11 to 12 pounds per square inch (PSI) which is lower than at ground level (14.7 PSI). This is similar to the pressure one experiences on a mountain that is between 6,000 to 8,000 feet high.
OxB4 TIL the Cinderella Castle (189 ft) and Tower of Terror (199 ft) at Disney World (Orlando, FL, USA) are intentionally under 200 feet (61 m) tall to avoid regulations that would require it to have flashing aircraft warning lights at the top.
4kNJX TIL of Pseudocyesis, also known as false pregnancy, where a person can have all symptoms of being pregnant, including perceiving fetal movements, without actually carrying a baby. It is assumed to be due to hormonal imbalances and psychological factors.
vPRWr TIL about the well-travelled road effect – a cognitive bias whereby we view frequently travelled routes as taking a shorter time than unfamiliar or less frequently travelled ones.
W7yMY TIL in Korea, snack sausage sales increased by 40% during winter of 2010 from people using them as styluses on their touched screen phones without taking off their gloves.