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TIL: Steve Martin has a band, and they are just delightful.

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DQAZV TIL when salt dissolves in water, it's not actually "melting." The water breaks the ionic bond between the sodium and chloride ions, resulting in a homogeneous solution.
NXZrb TIL that there has been no boxer to hold the undisputed heavyweight championship for over 20 years, with the last title holder being Lennox Lewis.
R7bJj TIL a NYC councilman proposed adding light guards to street lights as a means of curbing city light pollution. Among just making the night sky easier to see, the change would protect wildlife from the negative effects of stray light.
rRO00 TIL strong odors, such as cologne and perfume, may cause a person's blood vessels to swell and dilate and, in turn, stimulate the nerve system in the brain associated with head pain causing headaches and migraines.
bm59 TIL: Actor Aaron Johnson, star of Godzilla and Kick Ass is English, married to a woman 23 years his senior and has two children with her.