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TIL the US Army’s secret unit, Project Stargate, investigated paranormal activity for 3 Cold War decades, including using psychic powers to spy on & locate the enemy during warfare

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Apnd TIL that Alicia Silverstone was cast in Clueless after the director saw her in the videos for three Aerosmith songs.
awbj0 TIL avocado allergies can be related to birch pollen allergies which can be related to latex allergies. Approximately 35-50% of people who are allergic to latex show sensitivity to some plant-derived foods.
8VBP TIL Bob Ross didn’t make a cent from his TV series the Joy of Painting. His income came from selling his paint products.
7LM7 TIL in Minnesota, the game “Duck, Duck, Goose” is called “Duck, Duck, Grey Duck”.
9lRB TIL when Dr Seuss was stuck writing his books, he and his editor would go to a secret closet filled with hundreds of hats and wear them till the words came…