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TIL that “Cosmic Latte” is the name assigned to the average color of the universe.

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jNEwn TIL that transparent aluminum is a real material. It's called Aluminium oxynitride or ALON and has far less weight and thickness than traditional bulletproof glass.
YkJZ TIL Winston Churchill said of Hitler “One may dislike Hitler’s system and yet admire his patriotic achievement. If our country were defeated, I hope we should find a champion as admirable to restore our courage and lead us back to our place among the nations.” 1937
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