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TIL that the New Horizons space probe to Pluto is actually powered by Plutonium.

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9plB TIL That now the average Canadian is richer than the average American
yQarv TIL tequila is regulated by the CRT. They ensure compliance regarding quality & source materials during the production, bottling/labeling phases and ensure tequila is made in specified areas in Mexico (similar to Champagne) They collect samples from products to verify compliance using a chemical lab
mkoP TIL the Killer Whale is a natural predator of the Moose
KOWnG TIL that the first World Series was played in 1903 between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Red Sox. Unlike today, the fall classic was played as best of 9 games instead of 7, with Boston taking the series 5-3.
DAjY TIL: That Jimmy McMillan, founder of the Rent is Too Damn High Party, was a Vietnam war veteran, R&B recording artist, private investigator and mail carrier.