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TIL That the Earth's current "North Star" will be replaced in ~1000 years by the star Gamma Cephei, because it can be seen with the naked-eye and be closer to our celestial pole than the current North star, Polaris.

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4XXo TIL that most siberian huskies can trace their lineage back to one dog, Togo. Who is also the true hero of the story of Balto.
Oo6Ze TIL China Runs A High Speed Train From Beijing, China to Lhasa, Tibet, about 1272 miles away, and passes through the highest elevation attained by any train in the world (16,600ft) requiring oxygen to be pumped into the specially built passenger cabins and with a doctor onboard every train
KE5E TIL there is a Norwegian group named “Fuck For Forest” who sell porn in an effort to save the world’s rainforests
M7DgV TIL the Canadian PM's office will send a personalized certificate for milestone birthdays and anniversaries
8e7da TIL The middle finger is the penis and the curled fingers on either side are the testicles. By doing it, you are offering someone a phallic gesture. It is saying, 'this is a phallus' that you're offering to people, which is a very primeval display."