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TIL When identical twins procreate with another set of identical twins, their offspring are both genetic siblings and social cousins

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m1rZM TIL that the sayings "in the first place" "in the second place" stems from the method of loci, a collection of mnemonic techniques for memory enhancement
0d7Xj TIL In 2012 San Diego's annual Fourth of July fireworks show had a computer glitch, where fireworks programmed for 17 minutes all went off at once (here is one video, there are lots of others; some spectators mad, others ecstatic)
a8MYJ TIL it is safe to observe the solar eclipse during the period of totality, and without any protection.
4wMg TIL that in 1976, Margaret Hamilton reprised her role as the Wicked Witch of the West on an episode of Sesame Street. Children were found to be “exceptionally attentive” during the scenes with the witch. Due to concerned parents, the episode was only shown once. There are no existing copies today.
aD6o TIL Dogfish Head makes beer recipes based upon the chemical analysis of residue found on pottery and drinking vessels from various archaeological sites.