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TIL: In 1993 the US Supreme Court ruled animal sacrifice as part of religious practice is protected under the first amendment.

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xj6b TIL That on the final Mercury Flight, astronaut Gordo Cooper’s capsule lost all power. He had to manually bypass the control system to fire the retro rockets and drogue chute and use his wrist watch for time and stars for reference points. It was the most accurate landing to that point in history.
QbMd TIL that pickled ginger may be traditionally served with sushi due to its antiseptic and anti-nausea properties, which help counteract the consequences of eating spoiled food.
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OoME6 TIL bison is North America's best option for meat because they can't be fenced in. They occupy grasslands and they increase the biodiversity of the land by spreading seeds. The result is a varied grassland that hosts butterflies, pollinating insects, nesting birds and a thriving bison population.