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TIL that even with an orbital velocity of 490,000 MPH, the sun has only circled the Milky Way 18-20 times.

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GYGmg TIL that there is a place on Earth known as “Point Nemo” that is so far away from any island or mainland that the closest people to that point are actually the astronauts on the International Space Station.
E1BL7 TIL that Newton’s development of the Universal Law of Gravity over 300 years ago led at least indirectly to the ending of the practice of burning witches in Europe
JYV6v TIL 10 Downing Street is not the residence of the UK Prime Minister, but of the First Lord of the Treasury, an office which is held concurrently with that of Prime Minister.
rNY4x TIL Plant milks are over 1000 years old. Peoples in North America and North Africa separately developed legumes, beans, and nuts, based mixtures resembling milk since before 1000CE. The English description of these mixtures as 'milks' dates back to 1200 CE.
kOML1 TIL - The Unreal Engine usage is royalty free, unless/until your game makes 1 million dollars.