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TIL that the first theory that an increase in atmospheric CO2 could warm the planet was formulated in 1892.

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WpXX TIL that the programming language ‘Python’ is named after Monty Python
QKd6 We get it. OJ was considered for the part of the Terminator and planes have crashed (or been shot down) over the years.
8AvX TIL that Queen Elizabeth I regarded herself as a paragon of cleanliness. She declared that she bathed once every month, whether she needed it or not
J1Dg1 TIL Snow leopards are not actually a sub species of leopards. In fact, they are instead more related to tigers than any true leopard.
4krYg TIL about Adolphe Sax, the inventor of the saxophone. Sax survived multiple near-death experiences, including falling from a height, swallowing a pin, and surviving poisoning. Despite these challenges, he went on to revolutionize music with his creation of the saxophone in 1846.