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TIL that the Big Bang Theory was first proposed by a Catholic priest

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xpno TIL In 2009, scientists at India’s Defense Research and Development Organization announced plans to use ghost peppers in hand grenades, as a non-lethal way to flush out terrorists from their hideouts. It would also be developed into pepper spray as a self-defense/anti-rape product.
0dd11 TIL Disney World is legally allowed to build a nuclear plant in Florida under a 1960s law.
9LaG TIL - that the US Declaration of Independence was actually not signed on July 4th. It was only approved by congress on July 4th and was not signed until August 2nd.
0dZj5 TIL Canada has the only walled city in North America. One of the most fascinating facts about Canada is that Quebec City is the only city north of Mexico that still has fortified walls. First the French, later the English, built up Quebec City’s fortifications between the 17th & the 19th century.
7OAL TIL that the famous Spider-man Quote “With Great Power, comes Great Responsibility,” was not originally said by Uncle Ben; it’s first appearance was as a caption.