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TIL that there are more scientists named “Steve” who support evolution, than there are scientists who support Creationism altogether

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p8yXQ TIL that the name "cola" for the beverage originated from the "kola" nut used to make caffeinated beverages in Africa
XKWR TIL that once a year since 1909, congress plays a baseball games on party lines. Some have hit homeruns out of MLB regulation parks in their 70’s. Wins: Democrats 39, Republicans 41, Ties: 1
YNNx TIL the Event Horizon Telescope not only took the first photos of a black hole, it’s powerful enough to count the stitches on a baseball 8,000 miles away.